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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.36, 1,246.62 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.36, 1,246.62 and 466.05 is: 698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.36 : 1,246.62 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.36/1,246.62 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.36x = 1,246.62 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.36x = 580,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,987.25/831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.84

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