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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.66, 1,236.67 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.66, 1,236.67 and 304.58 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.66 : 1,236.67 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.66/1,236.67 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.66x = 1,236.67 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.66x = 376,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,664.95/824.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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