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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.68, 1,242.20 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.68, 1,242.20 and 444.08 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.68 : 1,242.20 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.68/1,242.20 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.68x = 1,242.20 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.68x = 551,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,636.18/829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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