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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.05, 1,236.35 and 459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.05, 1,236.35 and 459.33 is: 688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.05 : 1,236.35 = 459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.05/1,236.35 = 459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.05x = 1,236.35 × 459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.05x = 567,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,890.35/825.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.31

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