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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.58, 1,135.17 and 449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.58, 1,135.17 and 449.57 is: 620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.58 : 1,135.17 = 449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.58/1,135.17 = 449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.58x = 1,135.17 × 449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.58x = 510,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,341.21/822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.42

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