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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.62, 1,246.45 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.62, 1,246.45 and 465.64 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.62 : 1,246.45 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.62/1,246.45 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.62x = 1,246.45 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.62x = 580,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,396.98/830.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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