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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.58, 1,245.06 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.58, 1,245.06 and 440.58 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.58 : 1,245.06 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.58/1,245.06 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.58x = 1,245.06 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.58x = 548,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,548.53/830.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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