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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.12, 1,245.08 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.12, 1,245.08 and 464.80 is: 696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.12 : 1,245.08 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.12/1,245.08 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.12x = 1,245.08 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.12x = 578,711.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,711.23/831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.30

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