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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,232.08 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,232.08 and 301.55 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,232.08 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,232.08 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,232.08 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 371,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,526.81/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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