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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.96, 1,244.38 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.96, 1,244.38 and 444.68 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.96 : 1,244.38 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.96/1,244.38 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.96x = 1,244.38 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.96x = 553,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,350.90/829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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