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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.46, 1,236.55 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.46, 1,236.55 and 304.70 is: 457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.46 : 1,236.55 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.46/1,236.55 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.46x = 1,236.55 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.46x = 376,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,780.26/824.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.00

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