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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.51, 1,250.99 and 320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.51, 1,250.99 and 320.87 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.51 : 1,250.99 = 320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.51/1,250.99 = 320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.51x = 1,250.99 × 320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.51x = 401,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,397.30/833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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