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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.33, 1,238.08 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.33, 1,238.08 and 305.47 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.33 : 1,238.08 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.33/1,238.08 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.33x = 1,238.08 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.33x = 378,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,192.44/825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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