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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.68, 1,236.28 and 304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.68, 1,236.28 and 304.33 is: 456.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.68 : 1,236.28 = 304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.68/1,236.28 = 304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.68x = 1,236.28 × 304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.68x = 376,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,235.57/824.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.22

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