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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,228.61 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,228.61 and 453.78 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,228.61 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,228.61 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,228.61 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 557,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,518.65/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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