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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.05, 1,233.54 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.05, 1,233.54 and 301.98 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.05 : 1,233.54 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.05/1,233.54 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.05x = 1,233.54 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.05x = 372,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,504.41/822.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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