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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.83, 1,243.50 and 463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.83, 1,243.50 and 463.88 is: 695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.83 : 1,243.50 = 463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.83/1,243.50 = 463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.83x = 1,243.50 × 463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.83x = 576,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,831.76/828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.96

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