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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.27, 1,246.16 and 466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.27, 1,246.16 and 466.01 is: 697.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.27 : 1,246.16 = 466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.27/1,246.16 = 466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.27x = 1,246.16 × 466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.27x = 580,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,723.02/832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.76

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