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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.62, 1,137.98 and 451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.62, 1,137.98 and 451.60 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.62 : 1,137.98 = 451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.62/1,137.98 = 451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.62x = 1,137.98 × 451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.62x = 513,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,911.77/824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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