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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.80, 1,239.20 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.80, 1,239.20 and 306.18 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.80 : 1,239.20 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.80/1,239.20 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.80x = 1,239.20 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.80x = 379,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,418.26/825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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