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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.30, 1,141.65 and 454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.30, 1,141.65 and 454.27 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.30 : 1,141.65 = 454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.30/1,141.65 = 454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.30x = 1,141.65 × 454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.30x = 518,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,618.77/827.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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