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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.30, 1,244.29 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.30, 1,244.29 and 418.56 is: 628.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.30 : 1,244.29 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.30/1,244.29 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.30x = 1,244.29 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.30x = 520,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,810.02/829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.01

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