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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.83, 1,246.47 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.83, 1,246.47 and 336.93 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.83 : 1,246.47 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.83/1,246.47 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.83x = 1,246.47 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.83x = 419,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,973.14/830.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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