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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.73, 1,244.86 and 465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.73, 1,244.86 and 465.63 is: 697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.73 : 1,244.86 = 465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.73/1,244.86 = 465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.73x = 1,244.86 × 465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.73x = 579,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,644.16/830.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.75

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