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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.95, 1,251.68 and 444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.95, 1,251.68 and 444.27 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.95 : 1,251.68 = 444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.95/1,251.68 = 444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.95x = 1,251.68 × 444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.95x = 556,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,086.35/833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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