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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.71, 1,246.48 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.71, 1,246.48 and 344.63 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.71 : 1,246.48 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.71/1,246.48 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.71x = 1,246.48 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.71x = 429,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,574.40/831.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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