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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.46, 1,242.80 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.46, 1,242.80 and 280.50 is: 420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.46 : 1,242.80 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.46/1,242.80 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.46x = 1,242.80 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.46x = 348,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,605.40/828.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.79

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