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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.82, 1,138.19 and 451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.82, 1,138.19 and 451.80 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.82 : 1,138.19 = 451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.82/1,138.19 = 451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.82x = 1,138.19 × 451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.82x = 514,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,239.00/824.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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