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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.78, 1,230.12 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.78, 1,230.12 and 454.52 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.78 : 1,230.12 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.78/1,230.12 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.78x = 1,230.12 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.78x = 559,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,114.14/819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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