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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.64, 1,234.16 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.64, 1,234.16 and 302.65 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.64 : 1,234.16 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.64/1,234.16 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.64x = 1,234.16 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.64x = 373,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,518.52/822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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