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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.98, 1,138.44 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.98, 1,138.44 and 451.94 is: 623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.98 : 1,138.44 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.98/1,138.44 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.98x = 1,138.44 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.98x = 514,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,506.57/824.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.66

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