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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.18, 1,233.58 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.18, 1,233.58 and 302.46 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.18 : 1,233.58 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.18/1,233.58 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.18x = 1,233.58 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.18x = 373,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,108.61/822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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