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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.43, 1,241.97 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.43, 1,241.97 and 308.10 is: 461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.43 : 1,241.97 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.43/1,241.97 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.43x = 1,241.97 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.43x = 382,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,650.96/828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.90

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