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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.94, 1,243.41 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.94, 1,243.41 and 315.94 is: 473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.94 : 1,243.41 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.94/1,243.41 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.94x = 1,243.41 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.94x = 392,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,842.96/828.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.91

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