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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,231.84 and 456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,231.84 and 456.64 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,231.84 = 456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,231.84 = 456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,231.84 × 456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 562,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,507.42/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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