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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.50, 1,242.42 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.50, 1,242.42 and 463.50 is: 694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.50 : 1,242.42 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.50/1,242.42 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.50x = 1,242.42 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.50x = 575,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,861.67/829.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.23

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