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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.46, 1,243.64 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.46, 1,243.64 and 418.82 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.46 : 1,243.64 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.46/1,243.64 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.46x = 1,243.64 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.46x = 520,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,861.30/829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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