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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,234.26 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,234.26 and 302.91 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,234.26 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,234.26 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,234.26 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 373,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,869.70/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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