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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,234.37 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,234.37 and 303.18 is: 454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,234.37 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,234.37 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,234.37 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 374,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,232.43/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.61

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