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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.07, 1,237.52 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.07, 1,237.52 and 304.94 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.07 : 1,237.52 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.07/1,237.52 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.07x = 1,237.52 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.07x = 377,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,369.35/825.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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