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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,233 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,233 and 455.60 is: 684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,233 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,233 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,233 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 561,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,754.80/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.93

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