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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.05, 1,234.17 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.05, 1,234.17 and 303.03 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.05 : 1,234.17 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.05/1,234.17 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.05x = 1,234.17 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.05x = 373,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,990.54/823.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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