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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.69, 1,248.96 and 312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.69, 1,248.96 and 312.67 is: 468.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.69 : 1,248.96 = 312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.69/1,248.96 = 312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.69x = 1,248.96 × 312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.69x = 390,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,512.32/832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.98

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