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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.77, 1,248.02 and 446.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.77, 1,248.02 and 446.57 is: 670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.77 : 1,248.02 = 446.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.77/1,248.02 = 446.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.77x = 1,248.02 × 446.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.77x = 557,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,326.06/831.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.05

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