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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.40, 1,245.32 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.40, 1,245.32 and 397.28 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.40 : 1,245.32 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.40/1,245.32 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.40x = 1,245.32 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.40x = 494,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,740.73/830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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