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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.44, 1,238.39 and 460.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.44, 1,238.39 and 460.49 is: 690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.44 : 1,238.39 = 460.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.44/1,238.39 = 460.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.44x = 1,238.39 × 460.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.44x = 570,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,257.72/825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.86

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