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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.66, 1,245.48 and 310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.66, 1,245.48 and 310.39 is: 465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.66 : 1,245.48 = 310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.66/1,245.48 = 310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.66x = 1,245.48 × 310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.66x = 386,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,588.04/830.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.40

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