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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.70, 1,246.03 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.70, 1,246.03 and 317.70 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.70 : 1,246.03 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.70/1,246.03 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.70x = 1,246.03 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.70x = 395,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,863.73/830.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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