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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.35, 1,244.62 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.35, 1,244.62 and 343.27 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.35 : 1,244.62 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.35/1,244.62 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.35x = 1,244.62 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.35x = 427,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,240.71/830.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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