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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,230.44 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,230.44 and 455.25 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,230.44 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,230.44 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,230.44 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 560,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,155.53/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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