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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.17, 1,245.14 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.17, 1,245.14 and 440 is: 659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.17 : 1,245.14 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.17/1,245.14 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.17x = 1,245.14 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.17x = 547,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,861.60/830.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.94

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