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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.38, 1,248.60 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.38, 1,248.60 and 312.30 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.38 : 1,248.60 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.38/1,248.60 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.38x = 1,248.60 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.38x = 389,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,937.78/832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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