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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,227.96 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,227.96 and 454.24 is: 680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,227.96 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,227.96 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,227.96 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 557,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,788.55/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.83

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