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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.33, 1,136.21 and 450.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.33, 1,136.21 and 450.31 is: 621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.33 : 1,136.21 = 450.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.33/1,136.21 = 450.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.33x = 1,136.21 × 450.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.33x = 511,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,646.73/823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.44

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