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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.62, 1,226.36 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.62, 1,226.36 and 453.58 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.62 : 1,226.36 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.62/1,226.36 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.62x = 1,226.36 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.62x = 556,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,252.37/818.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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