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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,239.56 and 306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,239.56 and 306.71 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,239.56 = 306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,239.56 = 306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,239.56 × 306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 380,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,185.45/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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