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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.07, 1,243.98 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.07, 1,243.98 and 418.32 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.07 : 1,243.98 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.07/1,243.98 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.07x = 1,243.98 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.07x = 520,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,381.71/830.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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