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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.71, 1,244.98 and 419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.71, 1,244.98 and 419.62 is: 628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.71 : 1,244.98 = 419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.71/1,244.98 = 419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.71x = 1,244.98 × 419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.71x = 522,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,415.89/830.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.88

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