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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,245.14 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,245.14 and 282.30 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,245.14 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,245.14 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,245.14 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 351,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,495.38/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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