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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.18, 1,244.45 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.18, 1,244.45 and 440.64 is: 660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.18 : 1,244.45 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.18/1,244.45 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.18x = 1,244.45 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.18x = 548,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,352.24/830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.53

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