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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.38, 1,229.67 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.38, 1,229.67 and 453.80 is: 681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.38 : 1,229.67 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.38/1,229.67 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.38x = 1,229.67 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.38x = 558,018.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,018.10/819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.03

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