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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.64, 1,245.73 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.64, 1,245.73 and 282.52 is: 423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.64 : 1,245.73 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.64/1,245.73 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.64x = 1,245.73 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.64x = 351,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,943.64/830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.70

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