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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.51, 1,234.08 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.51, 1,234.08 and 302.67 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.51 : 1,234.08 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.51/1,234.08 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.51x = 1,234.08 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.51x = 373,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,518.99/822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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