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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.11, 1,244.29 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.11, 1,244.29 and 309.78 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.11 : 1,244.29 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.11/1,244.29 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.11x = 1,244.29 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.11x = 385,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,454.61/830.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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