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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.06, 1,244.03 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.06, 1,244.03 and 418.28 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.06 : 1,244.03 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.06/1,244.03 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.06x = 1,244.03 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.06x = 520,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,348.71/830.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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