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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,232.70 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,232.70 and 301.66 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,232.70 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,232.70 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,232.70 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 371,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,856.28/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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