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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,228.10 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,228.10 and 453.26 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,228.10 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,228.10 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,228.10 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 556,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,649.41/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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