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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.98, 1,244.90 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.98, 1,244.90 and 309.96 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.98 : 1,244.90 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.98/1,244.90 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.98x = 1,244.90 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.98x = 385,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,869.98/829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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