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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.34, 1,232.44 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.34, 1,232.44 and 431.35 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.34 : 1,232.44 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.34/1,232.44 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.34x = 1,232.44 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.34x = 531,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,604.68/822.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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