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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.27, 1,244.51 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.27, 1,244.51 and 336.53 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.27 : 1,244.51 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.27/1,244.51 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.27x = 1,244.51 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.27x = 418,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,807.05/830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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