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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.41, 1,245.98 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.41, 1,245.98 and 466.10 is: 697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.41 : 1,245.98 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.41/1,245.98 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.41x = 1,245.98 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.41x = 580,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,742.72/832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.66

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