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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.93, 1,246.30 and 465.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.93, 1,246.30 and 465.61 is: 697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.93 : 1,246.30 = 465.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.93/1,246.30 = 465.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.93x = 1,246.30 × 465.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.93x = 580,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,290.91/831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.52

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