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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.61, 1,245.53 and 484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.61, 1,245.53 and 484.05 is: 725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.61 : 1,245.53 = 484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.61/1,245.53 = 484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.61x = 1,245.53 × 484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.61x = 602,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,896.38/830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.85

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