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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.03, 1,241.70 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.03, 1,241.70 and 308.06 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.03 : 1,241.70 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.03/1,241.70 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.03x = 1,241.70 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.03x = 382,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,518.10/828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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