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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.83, 1,245.26 and 464.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.83, 1,245.26 and 464.73 is: 697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.83 : 1,245.26 = 464.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.83/1,245.26 = 464.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.83x = 1,245.26 × 464.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.83x = 578,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,709.68/829.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.38

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