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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.48, 1,245.44 and 440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.48, 1,245.44 and 440.26 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.48 : 1,245.44 = 440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.48/1,245.44 = 440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.48x = 1,245.44 × 440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.48x = 548,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,315.40/830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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