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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.41, 1,247.47 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.41, 1,247.47 and 467.08 is: 699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.41 : 1,247.47 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.41/1,247.47 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.41x = 1,247.47 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.41x = 582,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,668.29/833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.14

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