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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.52, 1,232.52 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.52, 1,232.52 and 301.68 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.52 : 1,232.52 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.52/1,232.52 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.52x = 1,232.52 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.52x = 371,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,826.63/821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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