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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.40, 1,235.77 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.40, 1,235.77 and 304.07 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.40 : 1,235.77 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.40/1,235.77 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.40x = 1,235.77 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.40x = 375,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,753.64/824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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