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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.30, 1,250.90 and 444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.30, 1,250.90 and 444.05 is: 665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.30 : 1,250.90 = 444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.30/1,250.90 = 444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.30x = 1,250.90 × 444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.30x = 555,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,462.15/834.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.78

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