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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.24, 1,244.40 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.24, 1,244.40 and 309.80 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.24 : 1,244.40 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.24/1,244.40 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.24x = 1,244.40 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.24x = 385,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,515.12/830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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