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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.83, 1,243.51 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.83, 1,243.51 and 309.11 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.83 : 1,243.51 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.83/1,243.51 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.83x = 1,243.51 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.83x = 384,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,374.39/828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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