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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.33, 1,246.91 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.33, 1,246.91 and 441.18 is: 661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.33 : 1,246.91 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.33/1,246.91 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.33x = 1,246.91 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.33x = 550,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,109.55/831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.72

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