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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.21, 1,234.92 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.21, 1,234.92 and 303.14 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.21 : 1,234.92 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.21/1,234.92 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.21x = 1,234.92 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.21x = 374,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,353.65/823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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