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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.62, 1,136.60 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.62, 1,136.60 and 450.58 is: 621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.62 : 1,136.60 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.62/1,136.60 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.62x = 1,136.60 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.62x = 512,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,124.13/823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.80

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