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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.54, 1,248.45 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.54, 1,248.45 and 442.45 is: 663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.54 : 1,248.45 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.54/1,248.45 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.54x = 1,248.45 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.54x = 552,372.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,372.34/832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.48

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