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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.45, 1,244.19 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.45, 1,244.19 and 336.09 is: 504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.45 : 1,244.19 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.45/1,244.19 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.45x = 1,244.19 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.45x = 418,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,158.14/829.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.14

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