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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.50, 1,245.96 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.50, 1,245.96 and 317.50 is: 476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.50 : 1,245.96 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.50/1,245.96 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.50x = 1,245.96 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.50x = 395,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,592.30/830.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.33

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