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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,234.02 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,234.02 and 302.68 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,234.02 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,234.02 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,234.02 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 373,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,513.17/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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