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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.63, 1,247.25 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.63, 1,247.25 and 311.61 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.63 : 1,247.25 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.63/1,247.25 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.63x = 1,247.25 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.63x = 388,655.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,655.57/831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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