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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.06, 1,229.28 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.06, 1,229.28 and 454.08 is: 680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.06 : 1,229.28 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.06/1,229.28 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.06x = 1,229.28 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.06x = 558,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,191.46/820.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.67

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