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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,246.01 and 441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,246.01 and 441.35 is: 660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,246.01 = 441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,246.01 = 441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,246.01 × 441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 549,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,926.51/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.78

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