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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.48, 1,246.94 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.48, 1,246.94 and 254.44 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.48 : 1,246.94 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.48/1,246.94 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.48x = 1,246.94 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.48x = 317,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,271.41/831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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