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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.27, 1,244.29 and 316.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.27, 1,244.29 and 316.99 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.27 : 1,244.29 = 316.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.27/1,244.29 = 316.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.27x = 1,244.29 × 316.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.27x = 394,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,425.90/830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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