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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.98, 1,244.97 and 464.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.98, 1,244.97 and 464.77 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.98 : 1,244.97 = 464.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.98/1,244.97 = 464.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.98x = 1,244.97 × 464.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.98x = 578,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,621.59/829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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