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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.64, 1,244.17 and 418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.64, 1,244.17 and 418.51 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.64 : 1,244.17 = 418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.64/1,244.17 = 418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.64x = 1,244.17 × 418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.64x = 520,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,693.43/829.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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