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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.16, 1,227.66 and 453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.16, 1,227.66 and 453.40 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.16 : 1,227.66 = 453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.16/1,227.66 = 453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.16x = 1,227.66 × 453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.16x = 556,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,621.04/819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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