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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.65, 1,135.22 and 449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.65, 1,135.22 and 449.63 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.65 : 1,135.22 = 449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.65/1,135.22 = 449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.65x = 1,135.22 × 449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.65x = 510,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,421.04/822.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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