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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.52, 1,144.74 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.52, 1,144.74 and 456.53 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.52 : 1,144.74 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.52/1,144.74 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.52x = 1,144.74 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.52x = 522,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,608.15/829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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