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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.61, 1,143.47 and 455.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.61, 1,143.47 and 455.59 is: 628.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.61 : 1,143.47 = 455.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.61/1,143.47 = 455.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.61x = 1,143.47 × 455.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.61x = 520,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,953.50/828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.71

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