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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.42, 1,245.62 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.42, 1,245.62 and 336.83 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.42 : 1,245.62 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.42/1,245.62 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.42x = 1,245.62 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.42x = 419,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,566.14/830.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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