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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.23, 1,245.34 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.23, 1,245.34 and 465.02 is: 697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.23 : 1,245.34 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.23/1,245.34 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.23x = 1,245.34 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.23x = 579,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,108.01/830.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.53

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