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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.16, 1,246.88 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.16, 1,246.88 and 442.14 is: 662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.16 : 1,246.88 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.16/1,246.88 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.16x = 1,246.88 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.16x = 551,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,295.52/832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.49

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