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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.58, 1,235.27 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.58, 1,235.27 and 303.44 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.58 : 1,235.27 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.58/1,235.27 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.58x = 1,235.27 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.58x = 374,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,828.81/823.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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