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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,134.14 and 490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,134.14 and 490.46 is: 676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,134.14 = 490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,134.14 = 490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,134.14 × 490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 556,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,242.18/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.51

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