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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,244.41 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,244.41 and 281.93 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,244.41 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,244.41 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,244.41 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 350,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,835.10/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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