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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,241.67 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,241.67 and 438.56 is: 657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,241.67 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,241.67 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,241.67 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 544,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,546.80/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.29

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