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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,136.46 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,136.46 and 450.51 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,136.46 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,136.46 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,136.46 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 511,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,986.59/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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