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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.08, 1,243.20 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.08, 1,243.20 and 464.32 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.08 : 1,243.20 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.08/1,243.20 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.08x = 1,243.20 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.08x = 577,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,242.62/830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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