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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.56, 1,230.03 and 454.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.56, 1,230.03 and 454.57 is: 681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.56 : 1,230.03 = 454.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.56/1,230.03 = 454.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.56x = 1,230.03 × 454.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.56x = 559,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,134.74/820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.41

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