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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.26, 1,134.67 and 449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.26, 1,134.67 and 449.17 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.26 : 1,134.67 = 449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.26/1,134.67 = 449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.26x = 1,134.67 × 449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.26x = 509,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,658.01/822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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