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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,243.80 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,243.80 and 444 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,243.80 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,243.80 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,243.80 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 552,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,247.20/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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