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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.68, 1,138.08 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.68, 1,138.08 and 451.68 is: 623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.68 : 1,138.08 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.68/1,138.08 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.68x = 1,138.08 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.68x = 514,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,047.97/824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.33

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