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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.33, 1,238.04 and 459.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.33, 1,238.04 and 459.85 is: 689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.33 : 1,238.04 = 459.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.33/1,238.04 = 459.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.33x = 1,238.04 × 459.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.33x = 569,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,312.69/825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.80

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