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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.44, 1,232.58 and 410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.44, 1,232.58 and 410.68 is: 615.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.44 : 1,232.58 = 410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.44/1,232.58 = 410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.44x = 1,232.58 × 410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.44x = 506,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,195.95/822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.48

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