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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.46, 1,233.80 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.46, 1,233.80 and 302.39 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.46 : 1,233.80 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.46/1,233.80 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.46x = 1,233.80 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.46x = 373,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,088.78/822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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