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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.06, 1,230.51 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.06, 1,230.51 and 455.67 is: 682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.06 : 1,230.51 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.06/1,230.51 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.06x = 1,230.51 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.06x = 560,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,706.49/822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.07

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