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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,231.30 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,231.30 and 450.66 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,231.30 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,231.30 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,231.30 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 554,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,902.84/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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