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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.69, 1,135.26 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.69, 1,135.26 and 449.66 is: 620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.69 : 1,135.26 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.69/1,135.26 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.69x = 1,135.26 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.69x = 510,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,481.01/822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.50

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