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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.26, 1,235.64 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.26, 1,235.64 and 304.14 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.26 : 1,235.64 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.26/1,235.64 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.26x = 1,235.64 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.26x = 375,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,807.55/824.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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