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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.37, 1,246.96 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.37, 1,246.96 and 466.05 is: 698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.37 : 1,246.96 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.37/1,246.96 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.37x = 1,246.96 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.37x = 581,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,145.71/832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.18

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