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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.14, 1,234.57 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.14, 1,234.57 and 303.01 is: 454.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.14 : 1,234.57 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.14/1,234.57 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.14x = 1,234.57 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.14x = 374,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,087.06/823.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.46

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