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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.71, 1,135.33 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.71, 1,135.33 and 449.69 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.71 : 1,135.33 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.71/1,135.33 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.71x = 1,135.33 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.71x = 510,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,541.33/822.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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