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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.12, 1,248.08 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.12, 1,248.08 and 466.80 is: 699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.12 : 1,248.08 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.12/1,248.08 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.12x = 1,248.08 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.12x = 582,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,603.74/833.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.30

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