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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.36, 1,244.80 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.36, 1,244.80 and 317 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.36 : 1,244.80 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.36/1,244.80 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.36x = 1,244.80 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.36x = 394,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,601.60/830.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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