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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.71, 1,234.17 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.71, 1,234.17 and 302.64 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.71 : 1,234.17 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.71/1,234.17 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.71x = 1,234.17 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.71x = 373,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,509.21/822.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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