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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.35, 1,134.81 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.35, 1,134.81 and 449.32 is: 620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.35 : 1,134.81 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.35/1,134.81 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.35x = 1,134.81 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.35x = 509,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,892.83/822.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.04

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