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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.16, 1,245.96 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.16, 1,245.96 and 397.44 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.16 : 1,245.96 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.16/1,245.96 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.16x = 1,245.96 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.16x = 495,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,194.34/830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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