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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.46, 1,237.30 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.46, 1,237.30 and 413.78 is: 620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.46 : 1,237.30 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.46/1,237.30 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.46x = 1,237.30 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.46x = 511,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,969.99/825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.22

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