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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.42, 1,238.66 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.42, 1,238.66 and 305.37 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.42 : 1,238.66 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.42/1,238.66 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.42x = 1,238.66 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.42x = 378,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,249.22/825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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