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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,226.55 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,226.55 and 453.42 is: 679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,226.55 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,226.55 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,226.55 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 556,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,142.30/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.45

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