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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.05, 1,137.15 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.05, 1,137.15 and 451 is: 622.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.05 : 1,137.15 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.05/1,137.15 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.05x = 1,137.15 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.05x = 512,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,854.65/824.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.36

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