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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.64, 1,258.01 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.64, 1,258.01 and 318.53 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.64 : 1,258.01 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.64/1,258.01 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.64x = 1,258.01 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.64x = 400,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,706.04/838.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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