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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.43, 1,245.87 and 483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.43, 1,245.87 and 483.69 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.43 : 1,245.87 = 483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.43/1,245.87 = 483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.43x = 1,245.87 × 483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.43x = 602,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,614.86/830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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