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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.38, 1,233.95 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.38, 1,233.95 and 452.30 is: 677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.38 : 1,233.95 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.38/1,233.95 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.38x = 1,233.95 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.38x = 558,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,107.15/823.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.82

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