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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.04, 1,248.22 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.04, 1,248.22 and 319 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.04 : 1,248.22 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.04/1,248.22 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.04x = 1,248.22 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.04x = 398,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,182.18/832.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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