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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.73, 1,245.93 and 484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.73, 1,245.93 and 484.73 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.73 : 1,245.93 = 484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.73/1,245.93 = 484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.73x = 1,245.93 × 484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.73x = 603,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,939.65/830.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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