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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,228.87 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,228.87 and 453.15 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,228.87 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,228.87 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,228.87 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 556,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,867.62/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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