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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.92, 1,238.98 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.92, 1,238.98 and 305.83 is: 458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.92 : 1,238.98 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.92/1,238.98 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.92x = 1,238.98 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.92x = 378,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,917.25/825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.78

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