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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.67, 1,244.35 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.67, 1,244.35 and 281.80 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.67 : 1,244.35 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.67/1,244.35 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.67x = 1,244.35 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.67x = 350,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,650.20/829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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