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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.93, 1,246.79 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.93, 1,246.79 and 419.92 is: 630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.93 : 1,246.79 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.93/1,246.79 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.93x = 1,246.79 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.93x = 523,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,549.99/830.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.08

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