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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.99, 1,232.61 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.99, 1,232.61 and 308.63 is: 462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.99 : 1,232.61 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.99/1,232.61 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.99x = 1,232.61 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.99x = 380,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,420.42/821.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.80

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