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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.16, 1,247.10 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.16, 1,247.10 and 465.40 is: 698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.16 : 1,247.10 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.16/1,247.10 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.16x = 1,247.10 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.16x = 580,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,400.34/831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.30

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