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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.31, 1,245.53 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.31, 1,245.53 and 419.50 is: 629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.31 : 1,245.53 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.31/1,245.53 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.31x = 1,245.53 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.31x = 522,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,499.84/830.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.28

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