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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.20, 1,228.40 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.20, 1,228.40 and 453.60 is: 680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.20 : 1,228.40 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.20/1,228.40 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.20x = 1,228.40 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.20x = 557,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,202.24/819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.18

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