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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.35, 1,245.48 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.35, 1,245.48 and 253.23 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.35 : 1,245.48 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.35/1,245.48 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.35x = 1,245.48 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.35x = 315,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,392.90/830.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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