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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.54, 1,246.64 and 311.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.54, 1,246.64 and 311.47 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.54 : 1,246.64 = 311.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.54/1,246.64 = 311.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.54x = 1,246.64 × 311.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.54x = 388,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,288.04/831.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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