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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.05, 1,141.29 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.05, 1,141.29 and 454 is: 626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.05 : 1,141.29 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.05/1,141.29 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.05x = 1,141.29 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.05x = 518,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,145.66/827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.50

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