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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.96, 1,246.44 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.96, 1,246.44 and 397.82 is: 596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.96 : 1,246.44 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.96/1,246.44 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.96x = 1,246.44 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.96x = 495,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,858.76/830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.73

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