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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,235.71 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,235.71 and 303.78 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,235.71 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,235.71 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,235.71 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 375,387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,387.29/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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