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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.72, 1,230.19 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.72, 1,230.19 and 454.82 is: 682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.72 : 1,230.19 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.72/1,230.19 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.72x = 1,230.19 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.72x = 559,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,507.73/819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.56

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