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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.58, 1,245.06 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.58, 1,245.06 and 419.46 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.58 : 1,245.06 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.58/1,245.06 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.58x = 1,245.06 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.58x = 522,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,252.87/830.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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