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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,234.88 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,234.88 and 303.59 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,234.88 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,234.88 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,234.88 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 374,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,898.47/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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