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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.45, 1,233.27 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.45, 1,233.27 and 302.06 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.45 : 1,233.27 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.45/1,233.27 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.45x = 1,233.27 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.45x = 372,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,521.54/822.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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