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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.45, 1,242.36 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.45, 1,242.36 and 280.47 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.45 : 1,242.36 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.45/1,242.36 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.45x = 1,242.36 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.45x = 348,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,444.71/828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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