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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.56, 1,232.02 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.56, 1,232.02 and 301.45 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.56 : 1,232.02 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.56/1,232.02 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.56x = 1,232.02 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.56x = 371,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,392.43/821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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