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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.25, 1,244.73 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.25, 1,244.73 and 439.74 is: 659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.25 : 1,244.73 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.25/1,244.73 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.25x = 1,244.73 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.25x = 547,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,357.57/830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.27

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