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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.33, 1,234.55 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.33, 1,234.55 and 303.19 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.33 : 1,234.55 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.33/1,234.55 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.33x = 1,234.55 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.33x = 374,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,297.04/823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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