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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.24, 1,246.74 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.24, 1,246.74 and 466.12 is: 698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.24 : 1,246.74 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.24/1,246.74 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.24x = 1,246.74 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.24x = 581,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,130.45/832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.27

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