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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.99, 1,144.03 and 456.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.99, 1,144.03 and 456.00 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.99 : 1,144.03 = 456.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.99/1,144.03 = 456.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.99x = 1,144.03 × 456.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.99x = 521,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,671.96/828.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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