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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.64, 1,245.96 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.64, 1,245.96 and 310.89 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.64 : 1,245.96 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.64/1,245.96 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.64x = 1,245.96 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.64x = 387,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,356.50/830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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