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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.20, 1,244.70 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.20, 1,244.70 and 465.10 is: 697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.20 : 1,244.70 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.20/1,244.70 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.20x = 1,244.70 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.20x = 578,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,909.97/830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.31

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