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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.44, 1,244.48 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.44, 1,244.48 and 464.64 is: 697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.44 : 1,244.48 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.44/1,244.48 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.44x = 1,244.48 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.44x = 578,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,235.19/829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.14

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