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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.84, 1,246.68 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.84, 1,246.68 and 446 is: 669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.84 : 1,246.68 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.84/1,246.68 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.84x = 1,246.68 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.84x = 556,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,019.28/830.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.23

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