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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.24, 1,244.55 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.24, 1,244.55 and 310.10 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.24 : 1,244.55 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.24/1,244.55 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.24x = 1,244.55 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.24x = 385,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,928.73/830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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