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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.06, 1,238.07 and 305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.06, 1,238.07 and 305.42 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.06 : 1,238.07 = 305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.06/1,238.07 = 305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.06x = 1,238.07 × 305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.06x = 378,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,131.34/825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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