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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.78, 1,248.49 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.78, 1,248.49 and 312.70 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.78 : 1,248.49 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.78/1,248.49 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.78x = 1,248.49 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.78x = 390,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,402.82/832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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