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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.66, 1,248.11 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.66, 1,248.11 and 312.32 is: 468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.66 : 1,248.11 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.66/1,248.11 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.66x = 1,248.11 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.66x = 389,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,808.15/832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.15

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