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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.09, 1,244.37 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.09, 1,244.37 and 281.90 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.09 : 1,244.37 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.09/1,244.37 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.09x = 1,244.37 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.09x = 350,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,781.68/830.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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