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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.68, 1,227 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.68, 1,227 and 452.56 is: 678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.68 : 1,227 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.68/1,227 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.68x = 1,227 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.68x = 555,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,291.12/818.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.28

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