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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.86, 1,227.66 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.86, 1,227.66 and 454.22 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.86 : 1,227.66 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.86/1,227.66 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.86x = 1,227.66 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.86x = 557,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,627.73/819.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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