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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.39, 1,235.02 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.39, 1,235.02 and 303.37 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.39 : 1,235.02 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.39/1,235.02 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.39x = 1,235.02 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.39x = 374,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,668.02/823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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