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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.61, 1,246.69 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.61, 1,246.69 and 318.25 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.61 : 1,246.69 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.61/1,246.69 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.61x = 1,246.69 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.61x = 396,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,759.09/831.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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