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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.97, 1,245.93 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.97, 1,245.93 and 440.73 is: 660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.97 : 1,245.93 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.97/1,245.93 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.97x = 1,245.93 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.97x = 549,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,118.73/830.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.82

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