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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,229.44 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,229.44 and 454.64 is: 680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,229.44 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,229.44 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,229.44 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 558,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,952.60/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.65

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