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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,136.15 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,136.15 and 450.30 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,136.15 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,136.15 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,136.15 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 511,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,610.06/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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