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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.47, 1,228.20 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.47, 1,228.20 and 454.14 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.47 : 1,228.20 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.47/1,228.20 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.47x = 1,228.20 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.47x = 557,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,774.75/820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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