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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.46, 1,232.60 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.46, 1,232.60 and 301.98 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.46 : 1,232.60 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.46/1,232.60 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.46x = 1,232.60 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.46x = 372,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,220.55/822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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