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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.22, 1,245.48 and 397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.22, 1,245.48 and 397.38 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.22 : 1,245.48 = 397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.22/1,245.48 = 397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.22x = 1,245.48 × 397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.22x = 494,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,928.84/830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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