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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,228.32 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,228.32 and 453.60 is: 680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,228.32 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,228.32 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,228.32 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 557,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,165.95/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.40

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