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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,232.52 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,232.52 and 308.68 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,232.52 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,232.52 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,232.52 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 380,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,454.27/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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