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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,240.02 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,240.02 and 306.68 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,240.02 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,240.02 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,240.02 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 380,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,289.33/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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