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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.47, 1,244.39 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.47, 1,244.39 and 244.46 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.47 : 1,244.39 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.47/1,244.39 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.47x = 1,244.39 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.47x = 304,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,209.18/829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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