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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.29, 1,136.17 and 450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.29, 1,136.17 and 450.29 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.29 : 1,136.17 = 450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.29/1,136.17 = 450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.29x = 1,136.17 × 450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.29x = 511,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,605.99/823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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