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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.92, 1,138.37 and 451.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.92, 1,138.37 and 451.91 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.92 : 1,138.37 = 451.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.92/1,138.37 = 451.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.92x = 1,138.37 × 451.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.92x = 514,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,441.37/824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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