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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.58, 1,135.18 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.58, 1,135.18 and 449.58 is: 620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.58 : 1,135.18 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.58/1,135.18 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.58x = 1,135.18 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.58x = 510,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,354.22/822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.43

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