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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.30, 1,240.65 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.30, 1,240.65 and 443.10 is: 663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.30 : 1,240.65 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.30/1,240.65 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.30x = 1,240.65 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.30x = 549,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,732.02/828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.69

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