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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.60, 1,229.94 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.60, 1,229.94 and 454.20 is: 681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.60 : 1,229.94 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.60/1,229.94 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.60x = 1,229.94 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.60x = 558,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,638.75/819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.60

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