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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,227.03 and 452.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,227.03 and 452.57 is: 678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,227.03 = 452.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,227.03 = 452.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,227.03 × 452.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 555,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,320.03/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.42

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