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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,135.09 and 449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,135.09 and 449.47 is: 620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,135.09 = 449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,135.09 = 449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,135.09 × 449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 510,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,181.97/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.23

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