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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,237.84 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,237.84 and 298.15 is: 447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,237.84 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,237.84 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,237.84 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 369,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,061.64/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.19

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