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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.89, 1,258.44 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.89, 1,258.44 and 319.08 is: 478.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.89 : 1,258.44 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.89/1,258.44 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.89x = 1,258.44 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.89x = 401,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,543.04/838.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.66

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