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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.36, 1,243.92 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.36, 1,243.92 and 466.44 is: 697.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.36 : 1,243.92 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.36/1,243.92 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.36x = 1,243.92 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.36x = 580,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,214.04/831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.91

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