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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,240.17 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,240.17 and 306.64 is: 460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,240.17 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,240.17 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,240.17 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 380,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,285.73/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.00

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