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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.99, 1,249.34 and 305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.99, 1,249.34 and 305.79 is: 458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.99 : 1,249.34 = 305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.99/1,249.34 = 305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.99x = 1,249.34 × 305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.99x = 382,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,029.43/832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.62

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