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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.93, 1,225.42 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.93, 1,225.42 and 454.07 is: 679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.93 : 1,225.42 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.93/1,225.42 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.93x = 1,225.42 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.93x = 556,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,419.20/818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.45

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