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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.30, 1,238.40 and 460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.30, 1,238.40 and 460.26 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.30 : 1,238.40 = 460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.30/1,238.40 = 460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.30x = 1,238.40 × 460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.30x = 569,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,985.98/825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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