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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.71, 1,246.67 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.71, 1,246.67 and 440.83 is: 661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.71 : 1,246.67 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.71/1,246.67 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.71x = 1,246.67 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.71x = 549,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,569.54/830.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.57

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