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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.80, 1,228.91 and 453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.80, 1,228.91 and 453.83 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.80 : 1,228.91 = 453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.80/1,228.91 = 453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.80x = 1,228.91 × 453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.80x = 557,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,707.81/819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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