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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.08, 1,246.28 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.08, 1,246.28 and 283.30 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.08 : 1,246.28 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.08/1,246.28 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.08x = 1,246.28 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.08x = 353,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,066.59/831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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