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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,244.16 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,244.16 and 343.32 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,244.16 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,244.16 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,244.16 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 427,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,145.01/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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