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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,143.37 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,143.37 and 455.51 is: 628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,143.37 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,143.37 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,143.37 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 520,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,810.90/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.64

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