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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,134.60 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,134.60 and 449.16 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,134.60 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,134.60 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,134.60 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 509,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,616.94/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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