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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.53, 1,135.10 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.53, 1,135.10 and 449.52 is: 620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.53 : 1,135.10 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.53/1,135.10 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.53x = 1,135.10 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.53x = 510,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,247.90/822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.34

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