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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.75, 1,229.59 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.75, 1,229.59 and 450.27 is: 675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.75 : 1,229.59 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.75/1,229.59 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.75x = 1,229.59 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.75x = 553,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,648.99/819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.38

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