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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,134.76 and 449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,134.76 and 449.29 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,134.76 = 449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,134.76 = 449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,134.76 × 449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 509,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,836.32/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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