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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.63, 1,138.00 and 451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.63, 1,138.00 and 451.63 is: 623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.63 : 1,138.00 = 451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.63/1,138.00 = 451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.63x = 1,138.00 × 451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.63x = 513,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,949.68/824.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.25

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