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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.03, 1,242.54 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.03, 1,242.54 and 308.08 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.03 : 1,242.54 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.03/1,242.54 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.03x = 1,242.54 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.03x = 382,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,798.62/828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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