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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.47, 1,137.77 and 451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.47, 1,137.77 and 451.47 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.47 : 1,137.77 = 451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.47/1,137.77 = 451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.47x = 1,137.77 × 451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.47x = 513,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,664.39/824.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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