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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.02, 1,244.42 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.02, 1,244.42 and 397.48 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.02 : 1,244.42 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.02/1,244.42 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.02x = 1,244.42 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.02x = 494,632.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,632.06/830.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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