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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.33, 1,246.27 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.33, 1,246.27 and 419.76 is: 630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.33 : 1,246.27 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.33/1,246.27 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.33x = 1,246.27 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.33x = 523,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,125.97/830.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.02

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