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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.02, 1,246.80 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.02, 1,246.80 and 446 is: 669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.02 : 1,246.80 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.02/1,246.80 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.02x = 1,246.80 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.02x = 556,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,072.80/831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.14

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