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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.96, 1,247.59 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.96, 1,247.59 and 465.98 is: 699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.96 : 1,247.59 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.96/1,247.59 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.96x = 1,247.59 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.96x = 581,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,351.99/830.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.61

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