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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.48, 1,245.60 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.48, 1,245.60 and 465.20 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.48 : 1,245.60 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.48/1,245.60 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.48x = 1,245.60 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.48x = 579,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,453.12/830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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