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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.92, 1,246.50 and 418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.92, 1,246.50 and 418.96 is: 628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.92 : 1,246.50 = 418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.92/1,246.50 = 418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.92x = 1,246.50 × 418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.92x = 522,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,233.64/830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.50

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