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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.42, 1,246.23 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.42, 1,246.23 and 419.99 is: 629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.42 : 1,246.23 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.42/1,246.23 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.42x = 1,246.23 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.42x = 523,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,397.91/831.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.52

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