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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.36, 1,232.46 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.36, 1,232.46 and 456.96 is: 684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.36 : 1,232.46 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.36/1,232.46 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.36x = 1,232.46 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.36x = 563,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,184.92/822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.84

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