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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.30, 1,245.52 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.30, 1,245.52 and 336.48 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.30 : 1,245.52 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.30/1,245.52 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.30x = 1,245.52 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.30x = 419,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,087.06/830.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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