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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.37, 1,245.13 and 465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.37, 1,245.13 and 465.06 is: 697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.37 : 1,245.13 = 465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.37/1,245.13 = 465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.37x = 1,245.13 × 465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.37x = 579,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,060.16/830.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.35

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