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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,232.70 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,232.70 and 476.28 is: 713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,232.70 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,232.70 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,232.70 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 587,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,110.36/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.15

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