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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.49, 1,245.27 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.49, 1,245.27 and 282.45 is: 423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.49 : 1,245.27 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.49/1,245.27 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.49x = 1,245.27 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.49x = 351,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,732.24/830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.53

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