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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.69, 1,258.06 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.69, 1,258.06 and 318.52 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.69 : 1,258.06 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.69/1,258.06 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.69x = 1,258.06 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.69x = 400,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,717.27/838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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