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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.49, 1,135.05 and 449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.49, 1,135.05 and 449.47 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.49 : 1,135.05 = 449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.49/1,135.05 = 449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.49x = 1,135.05 × 449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.49x = 510,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,163.00/822.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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