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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.70, 1,238.16 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.70, 1,238.16 and 305.56 is: 458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.70 : 1,238.16 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.70/1,238.16 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.70x = 1,238.16 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.70x = 378,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,332.17/825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.20

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