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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.62, 1,248.13 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.62, 1,248.13 and 312.48 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.62 : 1,248.13 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.62/1,248.13 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.62x = 1,248.13 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.62x = 390,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,015.66/832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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