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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.61, 1,242.18 and 315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.61, 1,242.18 and 315.97 is: 473.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.61 : 1,242.18 = 315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.61/1,242.18 = 315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.61x = 1,242.18 × 315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.61x = 392,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,491.61/828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.67

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