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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,247.03 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,247.03 and 466.05 is: 699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,247.03 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,247.03 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,247.03 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 581,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,176.00/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.75

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