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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.36, 1,245.48 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.36, 1,245.48 and 420 is: 629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.36 : 1,245.48 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.36/1,245.48 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.36x = 1,245.48 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.36x = 523,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,101.60/831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.21

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