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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.36 : 1,246.32 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.36/1,246.32 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.36x = 1,246.32 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.36x = 396,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,329.76/831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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