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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.25, 1,250.42 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.25, 1,250.42 and 320.25 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.25 : 1,250.42 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.25/1,250.42 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.25x = 1,250.42 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.25x = 400,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,447.01/833.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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