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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.23, 1,245.83 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.23, 1,245.83 and 336.53 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.23 : 1,245.83 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.23/1,245.83 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.23x = 1,245.83 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.23x = 419,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,260.60/830.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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