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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.27, 1,243.44 and 418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.27, 1,243.44 and 418.11 is: 626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.27 : 1,243.44 = 418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.27/1,243.44 = 418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.27x = 1,243.44 × 418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.27x = 519,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,894.70/830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.18

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