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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.46, 1,248.86 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.46, 1,248.86 and 312.46 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.46 : 1,248.86 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.46/1,248.86 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.46x = 1,248.86 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.46x = 390,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,215.58/832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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