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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.48, 1,257 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.48, 1,257 and 325.20 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.48 : 1,257 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.48/1,257 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.48x = 1,257 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.48x = 408,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,776.40/838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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