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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,242.48 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,242.48 and 444 is: 665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,242.48 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,242.48 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,242.48 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 551,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,661.12/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.10

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