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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.03, 1,244.94 and 464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.03, 1,244.94 and 464.70 is: 696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.03 : 1,244.94 = 464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.03/1,244.94 = 464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.03x = 1,244.94 × 464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.03x = 578,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,523.62/831.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.15

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