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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.05, 1,233.11 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.05, 1,233.11 and 301.96 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.05 : 1,233.11 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.05/1,233.11 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.05x = 1,233.11 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.05x = 372,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,345.30/822.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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