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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.82, 1,231.04 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.82, 1,231.04 and 450.44 is: 675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.82 : 1,231.04 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.82/1,231.04 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.82x = 1,231.04 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.82x = 554,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,509.66/820.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.56

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