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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.91, 1,246.22 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.91, 1,246.22 and 337.29 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.91 : 1,246.22 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.91/1,246.22 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.91x = 1,246.22 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.91x = 420,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,335.86/830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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