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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.10, 1,232.25 and 450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.10, 1,232.25 and 450.93 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.10 : 1,232.25 = 450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.10/1,232.25 = 450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.10x = 1,232.25 × 450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.10x = 555,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,658.49/821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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