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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.01, 1,228.59 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.01, 1,228.59 and 454.06 is: 681.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.01 : 1,228.59 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.01/1,228.59 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.01x = 1,228.59 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.01x = 557,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,853.58/819.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.13

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