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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.94, 1,238.91 and 312.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.94, 1,238.91 and 312.94 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.94 : 1,238.91 = 312.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.94/1,238.91 = 312.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.94x = 1,238.91 × 312.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.94x = 387,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,700.22/825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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