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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.64, 1,245.67 and 419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.64, 1,245.67 and 419.51 is: 629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.64 : 1,245.67 = 419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.64/1,245.67 = 419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.64x = 1,245.67 × 419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.64x = 522,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,571.02/830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.12

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