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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.14, 1,237.37 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.14, 1,237.37 and 305.01 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.14 : 1,237.37 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.14/1,237.37 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.14x = 1,237.37 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.14x = 377,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,408.70/825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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