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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.19, 1,245.24 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.19, 1,245.24 and 282.36 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.19 : 1,245.24 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.19/1,245.24 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.19x = 1,245.24 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.19x = 351,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,605.97/830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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