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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.17, 1,244.94 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.17, 1,244.94 and 310.05 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.17 : 1,244.94 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.17/1,244.94 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.17x = 1,244.94 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.17x = 385,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,993.65/830.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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