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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.53, 1,231.88 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.53, 1,231.88 and 301.15 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.53 : 1,231.88 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.53/1,231.88 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.53x = 1,231.88 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.53x = 370,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,974.50/821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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