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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.53, 1,235.79 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.53, 1,235.79 and 303.90 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.53 : 1,235.79 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.53/1,235.79 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.53x = 1,235.79 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.53x = 375,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,554.57/823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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