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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.80, 1,245.90 and 419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.80, 1,245.90 and 419.80 is: 629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.80 : 1,245.90 = 419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.80/1,245.90 = 419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.80x = 1,245.90 × 419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.80x = 523,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,028.82/830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.55

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