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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.47, 1,234.91 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.47, 1,234.91 and 303.30 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.47 : 1,234.91 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.47/1,234.91 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.47x = 1,234.91 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.47x = 374,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,546.69/823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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