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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.78, 1,232.31 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.78, 1,232.31 and 301.61 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.78 : 1,232.31 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.78/1,232.31 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.78x = 1,232.31 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.78x = 371,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,670.86/821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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