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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.50, 1,231.44 and 456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.50, 1,231.44 and 456.46 is: 684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.50 : 1,231.44 = 456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.50/1,231.44 = 456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.50x = 1,231.44 × 456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.50x = 562,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,103.10/821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.24

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