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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.79, 1,135.44 and 449.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.79, 1,135.44 and 449.77 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.79 : 1,135.44 = 449.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.79/1,135.44 = 449.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.79x = 1,135.44 × 449.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.79x = 510,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,684.01/822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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