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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.04, 1,245.15 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.04, 1,245.15 and 282.02 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.04 : 1,245.15 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.04/1,245.15 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.04x = 1,245.15 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.04x = 351,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,157.20/830.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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