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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.64, 1,232.40 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.64, 1,232.40 and 308.28 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.64 : 1,232.40 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.64/1,232.40 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.64x = 1,232.40 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.64x = 379,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,924.27/821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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