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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.46, 1,244.20 and 395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.46, 1,244.20 and 395.30 is: 592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.46 : 1,244.20 = 395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.46/1,244.20 = 395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.46x = 1,244.20 × 395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.46x = 491,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,834.38/829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.96

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