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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.47, 1,239.66 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.47, 1,239.66 and 460.44 is: 690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.47 : 1,239.66 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.47/1,239.66 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.47x = 1,239.66 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.47x = 570,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,789.05/826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.63

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