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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,235.67 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,235.67 and 303.87 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,235.67 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,235.67 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,235.67 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 375,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,483.04/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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