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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.04, 1,238.25 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.04, 1,238.25 and 414.30 is: 621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.04 : 1,238.25 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.04/1,238.25 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.04x = 1,238.25 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.04x = 513,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,001.30/825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.79

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