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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.64, 1,247.40 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.64, 1,247.40 and 318.28 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.64 : 1,247.40 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.64/1,247.40 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.64x = 1,247.40 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.64x = 397,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,022.47/831.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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