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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.31, 1,248.53 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.31, 1,248.53 and 421.50 is: 632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.31 : 1,248.53 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.31/1,248.53 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.31x = 1,248.53 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.31x = 526,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,255.40/832.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.28

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