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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.28, 1,242.27 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.28, 1,242.27 and 308.16 is: 462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.28 : 1,242.27 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.28/1,242.27 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.28x = 1,242.27 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.28x = 382,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,818.69/828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.19

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