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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,237.52 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,237.52 and 312 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,237.52 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,237.52 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,237.52 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 386,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,106.24/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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