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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.29, 1,245.51 and 465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.29, 1,245.51 and 465.17 is: 696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.29 : 1,245.51 = 465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.29/1,245.51 = 465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.29x = 1,245.51 × 465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.29x = 579,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,367.66/831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.95

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