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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.44, 1,134.96 and 449.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.44, 1,134.96 and 449.41 is: 620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.44 : 1,134.96 = 449.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.44/1,134.96 = 449.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.44x = 1,134.96 × 449.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.44x = 510,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,063.79/822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.18

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