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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.54, 1,244.34 and 309.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.54, 1,244.34 and 309.67 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.54 : 1,244.34 = 309.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.54/1,244.34 = 309.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.54x = 1,244.34 × 309.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.54x = 385,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,334.77/829.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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