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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.18, 1,136.02 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.18, 1,136.02 and 450.18 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.18 : 1,136.02 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.18/1,136.02 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.18x = 1,136.02 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.18x = 511,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,413.48/823.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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