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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.27, 1,244.67 and 465.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.27, 1,244.67 and 465.01 is: 696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.27 : 1,244.67 = 465.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.27/1,244.67 = 465.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.27x = 1,244.67 × 465.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.27x = 578,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,781.67/831.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.27

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