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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,233.02 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,233.02 and 301.96 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,233.02 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,233.02 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,233.02 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 372,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,325.02/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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