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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.62, 1,245.51 and 484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.62, 1,245.51 and 484.06 is: 725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.62 : 1,245.51 = 484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.62/1,245.51 = 484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.62x = 1,245.51 × 484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.62x = 602,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,901.57/830.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.85

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