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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.41, 1,134.90 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.41, 1,134.90 and 449.40 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.41 : 1,134.90 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.41/1,134.90 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.41x = 1,134.90 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.41x = 510,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,024.06/822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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