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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.43, 1,143.23 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.43, 1,143.23 and 455.41 is: 628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.43 : 1,143.23 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.43/1,143.23 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.43x = 1,143.23 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.43x = 520,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,641.97/828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.47

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