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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.65, 1,136.57 and 450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.65, 1,136.57 and 450.62 is: 621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.65 : 1,136.57 = 450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.65/1,136.57 = 450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.65x = 1,136.57 × 450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.65x = 512,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,161.17/823.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.82

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