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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.98, 1,246.47 and 465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.98, 1,246.47 and 465.77 is: 698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.98 : 1,246.47 = 465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.98/1,246.47 = 465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.98x = 1,246.47 × 465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.98x = 580,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,568.33/830.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.66

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