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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.16, 1,235.92 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.16, 1,235.92 and 304.08 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.16 : 1,235.92 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.16/1,235.92 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.16x = 1,235.92 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.16x = 375,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,818.55/824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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