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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.19, 1,134.62 and 449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.19, 1,134.62 and 449.17 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.19 : 1,134.62 = 449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.19/1,134.62 = 449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.19x = 1,134.62 × 449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.19x = 509,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,631.59/822.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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