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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.44, 1,244.44 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.44, 1,244.44 and 440.70 is: 660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.44 : 1,244.44 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.44/1,244.44 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.44x = 1,244.44 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.44x = 548,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,424.71/830.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.40

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