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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825, 1,138.48 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825, 1,138.48 and 451.96 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,138.48 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,138.48 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,138.48 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 514,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,547.42/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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