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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.46, 1,245.09 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.46, 1,245.09 and 418.47 is: 628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.46 : 1,245.09 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.46/1,245.09 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.46x = 1,245.09 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.46x = 521,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,032.81/829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.16

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