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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.32, 1,245.50 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.32, 1,245.50 and 275.04 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.32 : 1,245.50 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.32/1,245.50 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.32x = 1,245.50 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.32x = 342,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,562.32/830.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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