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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,244.12 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,244.12 and 244.42 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,244.12 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,244.12 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,244.12 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 304,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,087.81/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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