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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.41, 1,243.93 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.41, 1,243.93 and 418.98 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.41 : 1,243.93 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.41/1,243.93 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.41x = 1,243.93 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.41x = 521,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,181.79/830.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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