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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.48, 1,245.31 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.48, 1,245.31 and 474.25 is: 711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.48 : 1,245.31 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.48/1,245.31 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.48x = 1,245.31 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.48x = 590,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,582.52/830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.14

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