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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.72, 1,233.84 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.72, 1,233.84 and 302.64 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.72 : 1,233.84 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.72/1,233.84 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.72x = 1,233.84 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.72x = 373,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,409.34/822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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