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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.08, 1,144.20 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.08, 1,144.20 and 474.96 is: 655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.08 : 1,144.20 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.08/1,144.20 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.08x = 1,144.20 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.08x = 543,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,449.23/829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.48

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