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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.35, 1,235.89 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.35, 1,235.89 and 413.28 is: 619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.35 : 1,235.89 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.35/1,235.89 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.35x = 1,235.89 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.35x = 510,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,768.62/824.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.60

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