Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,245 and 317
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 830, 1,245 and 317 is: 475.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830 : 1,245 = 317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830/1,245 = 317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830x = 1,245 × 317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830x = 394,665 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,665/830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475.50
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