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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.50, 1,244.13 and 418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.50, 1,244.13 and 418.42 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.50 : 1,244.13 = 418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.50/1,244.13 = 418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.50x = 1,244.13 × 418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.50x = 520,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,568.87/830.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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