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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.61, 1,246.14 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.61, 1,246.14 and 368.49 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.61 : 1,246.14 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.61/1,246.14 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.61x = 1,246.14 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.61x = 459,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,190.13/830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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