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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.19, 1,244.48 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.19, 1,244.48 and 310.04 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.19 : 1,244.48 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.19/1,244.48 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.19x = 1,244.48 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.19x = 385,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,840.92/830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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