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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.63, 1,244.91 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.63, 1,244.91 and 343.19 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.63 : 1,244.91 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.63/1,244.91 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.63x = 1,244.91 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.63x = 427,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,240.66/830.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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