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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.69, 1,135.31 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.69, 1,135.31 and 449.67 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.69 : 1,135.31 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.69/1,135.31 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.69x = 1,135.31 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.69x = 510,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,512.60/822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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