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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.47, 1,238.22 and 455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.47, 1,238.22 and 455.90 is: 683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.47 : 1,238.22 = 455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.47/1,238.22 = 455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.47x = 1,238.22 × 455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.47x = 564,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,498.31/826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.02

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