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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.10, 1,241.70 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.10, 1,241.70 and 308.08 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.10 : 1,241.70 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.10/1,241.70 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.10x = 1,241.70 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.10x = 382,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,542.94/828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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