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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,137.15 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,137.15 and 451.04 is: 622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,137.15 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,137.15 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,137.15 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 512,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,900.14/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.42

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