Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832, 1,248 and 311.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 832, 1,248 and 311.98 is: 467.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
832 : 1,248 = 311.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
832/1,248 = 311.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
832x = 1,248 × 311.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
832x = 389,351.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,351.04/832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467.97
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