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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.24, 1,234.94 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.24, 1,234.94 and 310.24 is: 465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.24 : 1,234.94 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.24/1,234.94 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.24x = 1,234.94 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.24x = 383,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,127.79/823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.39

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