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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.10, 1,141.34 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.10, 1,141.34 and 454 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.10 : 1,141.34 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.10/1,141.34 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.10x = 1,141.34 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.10x = 518,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,168.36/827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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