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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.89, 1,244.70 and 464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.89, 1,244.70 and 464.56 is: 695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.89 : 1,244.70 = 464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.89/1,244.70 = 464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.89x = 1,244.70 × 464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.89x = 578,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,232.98/830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.92

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