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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.31, 1,242.25 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.31, 1,242.25 and 280.48 is: 420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.31 : 1,242.25 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.31/1,242.25 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.31x = 1,242.25 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.31x = 348,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,426.28/828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.65

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