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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.68, 1,245.93 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.68, 1,245.93 and 465.36 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.68 : 1,245.93 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.68/1,245.93 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.68x = 1,245.93 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.68x = 579,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,804.82/831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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