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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.63, 1,238.93 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.63, 1,238.93 and 312.99 is: 469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.63 : 1,238.93 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.63/1,238.93 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.63x = 1,238.93 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.63x = 387,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,771.14/825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.67

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