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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.28, 1,233.17 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.28, 1,233.17 and 302.32 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.28 : 1,233.17 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.28/1,233.17 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.28x = 1,233.17 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.28x = 372,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,811.95/822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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