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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.80, 1,244.40 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.80, 1,244.40 and 445.60 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.80 : 1,244.40 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.80/1,244.40 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.80x = 1,244.40 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.80x = 554,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,504.64/830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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