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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.29, 1,136.14 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.29, 1,136.14 and 450.27 is: 621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.29 : 1,136.14 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.29/1,136.14 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.29x = 1,136.14 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.29x = 511,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,570.86/823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.37

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