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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.81, 1,135.47 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.81, 1,135.47 and 449.79 is: 620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.81 : 1,135.47 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.81/1,135.47 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.81x = 1,135.47 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.81x = 510,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,723.05/822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.71

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