Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.36, 1,246.32 and 318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 831.36, 1,246.32 and 318 is: 476.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831.36 : 1,246.32 = 318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831.36/1,246.32 = 318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831.36x = 1,246.32 × 318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831.36x = 396,329.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,329.76/831.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.72
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