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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.04, 1,246.92 and 466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.04, 1,246.92 and 466.71 is: 698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.04 : 1,246.92 = 466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.04/1,246.92 = 466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.04x = 1,246.92 × 466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.04x = 581,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,947.70/833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.58

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