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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.26, 1,249.48 and 443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.26, 1,249.48 and 443.45 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.26 : 1,249.48 = 443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.26/1,249.48 = 443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.26x = 1,249.48 × 443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.26x = 554,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,081.91/833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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