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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.26, 1,246.17 and 419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.26, 1,246.17 and 419.69 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.26 : 1,246.17 = 419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.26/1,246.17 = 419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.26x = 1,246.17 × 419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.26x = 523,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,000.40/830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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