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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.27, 1,245.87 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.27, 1,245.87 and 310.25 is: 465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.27 : 1,245.87 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.27/1,245.87 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.27x = 1,245.87 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.27x = 386,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,529.62/830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.55

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