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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.70, 1,258.04 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.70, 1,258.04 and 325.70 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.70 : 1,258.04 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.70/1,258.04 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.70x = 1,258.04 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.70x = 409,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,735.71/838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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