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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.31, 1,232.09 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.31, 1,232.09 and 301.19 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.31 : 1,232.09 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.31/1,232.09 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.31x = 1,232.09 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.31x = 371,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,094.76/821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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