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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.24, 1,245.41 and 310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.24, 1,245.41 and 310.27 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.24 : 1,245.41 = 310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.24/1,245.41 = 310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.24x = 1,245.41 × 310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.24x = 386,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,413.36/830.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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