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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.22, 1,245.47 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.22, 1,245.47 and 310.41 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.22 : 1,245.47 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.22/1,245.47 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.22x = 1,245.47 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.22x = 386,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,598.56/830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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