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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.24, 1,235.01 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.24, 1,235.01 and 316.07 is: 474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.24 : 1,235.01 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.24/1,235.01 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.24x = 1,235.01 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.24x = 390,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,348.03/823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.16

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