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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.88, 1,237.44 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.88, 1,237.44 and 460.44 is: 690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.88 : 1,237.44 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.88/1,237.44 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.88x = 1,237.44 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.88x = 569,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,766.87/824.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.73

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