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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.15, 1,232.04 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.15, 1,232.04 and 301.18 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.15 : 1,232.04 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.15/1,232.04 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.15x = 1,232.04 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.15x = 371,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,065.81/821.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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