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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.69, 1,246.82 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.69, 1,246.82 and 441.47 is: 661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.69 : 1,246.82 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.69/1,246.82 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.69x = 1,246.82 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.69x = 550,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,434.54/831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.83

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