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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.35, 1,245.41 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.35, 1,245.41 and 282.49 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.35 : 1,245.41 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.35/1,245.41 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.35x = 1,245.41 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.35x = 351,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,812.40/830.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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