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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.28, 1,245.45 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.28, 1,245.45 and 282.48 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.28 : 1,245.45 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.28/1,245.45 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.28x = 1,245.45 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.28x = 351,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,814.72/830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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