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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.91, 1,243.50 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.91, 1,243.50 and 308.98 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.91 : 1,243.50 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.91/1,243.50 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.91x = 1,243.50 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.91x = 384,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,216.63/828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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