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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.70, 1,244.54 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.70, 1,244.54 and 316.70 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.70 : 1,244.54 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.70/1,244.54 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.70x = 1,244.54 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.70x = 394,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,138.01/829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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