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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.03, 1,246.69 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.03, 1,246.69 and 283.23 is: 424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.03 : 1,246.69 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.03/1,246.69 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.03x = 1,246.69 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.03x = 353,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,100.36/831.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.90

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