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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.63, 1,243.22 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.63, 1,243.22 and 308.88 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.63 : 1,243.22 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.63/1,243.22 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.63x = 1,243.22 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.63x = 384,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,004.25/828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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