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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.77, 1,229.87 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.77, 1,229.87 and 454.82 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.77 : 1,229.87 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.77/1,229.87 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.77x = 1,229.87 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.77x = 559,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,361.90/819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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