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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,233.74 and 458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,233.74 and 458.24 is: 686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,233.74 = 458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,233.74 = 458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,233.74 × 458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 565,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,349.02/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.80

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