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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.53, 1,230.29 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.53, 1,230.29 and 455.22 is: 682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.53 : 1,230.29 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.53/1,230.29 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.53x = 1,230.29 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.53x = 560,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,052.04/820.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.55

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