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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.29, 1,244.30 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.29, 1,244.30 and 464.96 is: 695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.29 : 1,244.30 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.29/1,244.30 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.29x = 1,244.30 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.29x = 578,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,550.51/831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.97

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