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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.91, 1,138.41 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.91, 1,138.41 and 451.92 is: 623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.91 : 1,138.41 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.91/1,138.41 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.91x = 1,138.41 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.91x = 514,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,470.25/824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.67

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