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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.83, 1,138.23 and 451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.83, 1,138.23 and 451.82 is: 623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.83 : 1,138.23 = 451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.83/1,138.23 = 451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.83x = 1,138.23 × 451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.83x = 514,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,275.08/824.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.49

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