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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.96, 1,248.29 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.96, 1,248.29 and 312.18 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.96 : 1,248.29 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.96/1,248.29 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.96x = 1,248.29 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.96x = 389,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,689.61/831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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