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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.03, 1,235.22 and 433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.03, 1,235.22 and 433.47 is: 650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.03 : 1,235.22 = 433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.03/1,235.22 = 433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.03x = 1,235.22 × 433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.03x = 535,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,430.81/823.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.56

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