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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.25, 1,134.17 and 490.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.25, 1,134.17 and 490.46 is: 676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.25 : 1,134.17 = 490.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.25/1,134.17 = 490.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.25x = 1,134.17 × 490.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.25x = 556,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,258.73/822.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.51

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