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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.81, 1,244.62 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.81, 1,244.62 and 464.49 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.81 : 1,244.62 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.81/1,244.62 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.81x = 1,244.62 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.81x = 578,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,105.00/830.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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