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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.66, 1,259.28 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.66, 1,259.28 and 312.53 is: 468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.66 : 1,259.28 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.66/1,259.28 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.66x = 1,259.28 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.66x = 393,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,556.48/839.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.71

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