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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.46, 1,231.72 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.46, 1,231.72 and 273.49 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.46 : 1,231.72 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.46/1,231.72 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.46x = 1,231.72 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.46x = 336,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,863.10/821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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