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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.29, 1,231.98 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.29, 1,231.98 and 308.25 is: 462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.29 : 1,231.98 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.29/1,231.98 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.29x = 1,231.98 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.29x = 379,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,756.29/821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.39

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