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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.02, 1,248.64 and 442.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.02, 1,248.64 and 442.77 is: 663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.02 : 1,248.64 = 442.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.02/1,248.64 = 442.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.02x = 1,248.64 × 442.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.02x = 552,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,866.32/833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.69

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