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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.59, 1,245.88 and 396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.59, 1,245.88 and 396.43 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.59 : 1,245.88 = 396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.59/1,245.88 = 396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.59x = 1,245.88 × 396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.59x = 493,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,900.10/830.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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