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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.93, 1,244.98 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.93, 1,244.98 and 310.18 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.93 : 1,244.98 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.93/1,244.98 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.93x = 1,244.98 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.93x = 386,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,160.90/829.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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