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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.38, 1,231.66 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.38, 1,231.66 and 301.36 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.38 : 1,231.66 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.38/1,231.66 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.38x = 1,231.66 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.38x = 371,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,173.06/821.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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