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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.64, 1,246.77 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.64, 1,246.77 and 441.40 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.64 : 1,246.77 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.64/1,246.77 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.64x = 1,246.77 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.64x = 550,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,324.28/831.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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