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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.41, 1,233.20 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.41, 1,233.20 and 302.04 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.41 : 1,233.20 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.41/1,233.20 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.41x = 1,233.20 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.41x = 372,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,473.40/822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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