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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.53, 1,234.93 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.53, 1,234.93 and 303.36 is: 454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.53 : 1,234.93 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.53/1,234.93 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.53x = 1,234.93 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.53x = 374,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,628.36/823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.91

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