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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,136.19 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,136.19 and 450.32 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,136.19 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,136.19 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,136.19 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 511,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,650.23/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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