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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.88, 1,246.54 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.88, 1,246.54 and 337.44 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.88 : 1,246.54 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.88/1,246.54 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.88x = 1,246.54 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.88x = 420,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,632.46/830.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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