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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.90, 1,244.64 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.90, 1,244.64 and 445.34 is: 667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.90 : 1,244.64 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.90/1,244.64 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.90x = 1,244.64 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.90x = 554,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,287.98/830.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.09

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