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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.02, 1,236.14 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.02, 1,236.14 and 303.95 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.02 : 1,236.14 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.02/1,236.14 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.02x = 1,236.14 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.02x = 375,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,727.46/824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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