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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.84, 1,228.44 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.84, 1,228.44 and 454.16 is: 681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.84 : 1,228.44 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.84/1,228.44 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.84x = 1,228.44 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.84x = 557,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,908.31/818.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.34

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