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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.67, 1,233.39 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.67, 1,233.39 and 302.40 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.67 : 1,233.39 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.67/1,233.39 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.67x = 1,233.39 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.67x = 372,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,978.27/822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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