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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.48, 1,136.40 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.48, 1,136.40 and 450.46 is: 621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.48 : 1,136.40 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.48/1,136.40 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.48x = 1,136.40 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.48x = 511,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,902.74/823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.63

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