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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.24, 1,233.52 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.24, 1,233.52 and 457.44 is: 686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.24 : 1,233.52 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.24/1,233.52 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.24x = 1,233.52 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.24x = 564,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,261.39/822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.25

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