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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.32, 1,134.79 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.32, 1,134.79 and 449.31 is: 620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.32 : 1,134.79 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.32/1,134.79 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.32x = 1,134.79 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.32x = 509,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,865.14/822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.03

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