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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.49, 1,235.46 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.49, 1,235.46 and 275.68 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.49 : 1,235.46 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.49/1,235.46 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.49x = 1,235.46 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.49x = 340,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,591.61/823.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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