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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.31, 1,246.02 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.31, 1,246.02 and 397.50 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.31 : 1,246.02 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.31/1,246.02 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.31x = 1,246.02 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.31x = 495,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,292.95/830.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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