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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,234.61 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,234.61 and 303.23 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,234.61 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,234.61 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,234.61 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 374,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,373.50/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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