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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,233.45 and 390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,233.45 and 390.30 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,233.45 = 390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,233.45 = 390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,233.45 × 390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 481,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,415.54/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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