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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.52, 1,246.54 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.52, 1,246.54 and 419.94 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.52 : 1,246.54 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.52/1,246.54 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.52x = 1,246.54 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.52x = 523,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,473.06/830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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