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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.46, 1,137.79 and 451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.46, 1,137.79 and 451.47 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.46 : 1,137.79 = 451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.46/1,137.79 = 451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.46x = 1,137.79 × 451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.46x = 513,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,682.88/824.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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