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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.16, 1,246.42 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.16, 1,246.42 and 311.08 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.16 : 1,246.42 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.16/1,246.42 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.16x = 1,246.42 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.16x = 387,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,736.33/831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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