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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.41, 1,229.31 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.41, 1,229.31 and 454.50 is: 681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.41 : 1,229.31 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.41/1,229.31 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.41x = 1,229.31 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.41x = 558,721.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,721.40/819.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.86

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