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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,143.25 and 455.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,143.25 and 455.45 is: 628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,143.25 = 455.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,143.25 = 455.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,143.25 × 455.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 520,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,686.36/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.49

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