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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.45, 1,243.15 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.45, 1,243.15 and 308.82 is: 463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.45 : 1,243.15 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.45/1,243.15 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.45x = 1,243.15 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.45x = 383,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,909.58/828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.41

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