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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.44, 1,247.64 and 466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.44, 1,247.64 and 466.73 is: 699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.44 : 1,247.64 = 466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.44/1,247.64 = 466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.44x = 1,247.64 × 466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.44x = 582,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,304.78/832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.52

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