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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.41, 1,250.50 and 443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.41, 1,250.50 and 443.31 is: 665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.41 : 1,250.50 = 443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.41/1,250.50 = 443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.41x = 1,250.50 × 443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.41x = 554,361.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,361.22/833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.17

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