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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.62, 1,244.64 and 310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.62, 1,244.64 and 310.48 is: 465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.62 : 1,244.64 = 310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.62/1,244.64 = 310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.62x = 1,244.64 × 310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.62x = 386,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,435.83/830.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.24

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