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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.99, 1,138.48 and 451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.99, 1,138.48 and 451.97 is: 623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.99 : 1,138.48 = 451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.99/1,138.48 = 451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.99x = 1,138.48 × 451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.99x = 514,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,558.81/824.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.72

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