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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.73, 1,138.02 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.73, 1,138.02 and 451.67 is: 623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.73 : 1,138.02 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.73/1,138.02 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.73x = 1,138.02 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.73x = 514,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,003.80/824.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.24

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