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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.03, 1,232.68 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.03, 1,232.68 and 301.86 is: 452.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.03 : 1,232.68 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.03/1,232.68 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.03x = 1,232.68 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.03x = 372,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,096.78/822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.66

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