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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.16, 1,244.10 and 464.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.16, 1,244.10 and 464.83 is: 695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.16 : 1,244.10 = 464.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.16/1,244.10 = 464.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.16x = 1,244.10 × 464.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.16x = 578,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,295.00/831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.77

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