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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.57, 1,137.91 and 451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.57, 1,137.91 and 451.55 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.57 : 1,137.91 = 451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.57/1,137.91 = 451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.57x = 1,137.91 × 451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.57x = 513,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,823.26/824.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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