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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.68, 1,234.78 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.68, 1,234.78 and 303.33 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.68 : 1,234.78 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.68/1,234.78 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.68x = 1,234.78 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.68x = 374,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,542.74/823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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