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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.68, 1,246.45 and 368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.68, 1,246.45 and 368.77 is: 553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.68 : 1,246.45 = 368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.68/1,246.45 = 368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.68x = 1,246.45 × 368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.68x = 459,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,653.37/830.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.35

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