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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.46, 1,247.30 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.46, 1,247.30 and 283.50 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.46 : 1,247.30 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.46/1,247.30 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.46x = 1,247.30 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.46x = 353,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,609.55/831.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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