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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,227.42 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,227.42 and 453.96 is: 680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,227.42 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,227.42 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,227.42 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 557,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,199.58/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.34

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