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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.04, 1,231.96 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.04, 1,231.96 and 457 is: 684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.04 : 1,231.96 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.04/1,231.96 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.04x = 1,231.96 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.04x = 563,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,005.72/822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.89

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