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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.38, 1,234.10 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.38, 1,234.10 and 309.38 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.38 : 1,234.10 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.38/1,234.10 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.38x = 1,234.10 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.38x = 381,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,800.46/822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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