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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,136.08 and 450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,136.08 and 450.22 is: 621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,136.08 = 450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,136.08 = 450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,136.08 × 450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 511,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,487.52/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.30

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