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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.53, 1,233.44 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.53, 1,233.44 and 302.36 is: 453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.53 : 1,233.44 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.53/1,233.44 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.53x = 1,233.44 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.53x = 372,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,935.24/822.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.40

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