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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.53, 1,245.80 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.53, 1,245.80 and 310.51 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.53 : 1,245.80 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.53/1,245.80 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.53x = 1,245.80 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.53x = 386,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,831.81/830.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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