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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.71, 1,243.17 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.71, 1,243.17 and 308.64 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.71 : 1,243.17 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.71/1,243.17 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.71x = 1,243.17 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.71x = 383,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,691.99/828.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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