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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.11, 1,244.94 and 439.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.11, 1,244.94 and 439.58 is: 659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.11 : 1,244.94 = 439.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.11/1,244.94 = 439.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.11x = 1,244.94 × 439.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.11x = 547,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,250.73/830.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.25

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