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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.81, 1,245.49 and 466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.81, 1,245.49 and 466.13 is: 698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.81 : 1,245.49 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.81/1,245.49 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.81x = 1,245.49 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.81x = 580,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,560.25/830.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.79

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