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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.54, 1,144.76 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.54, 1,144.76 and 456.51 is: 629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.54 : 1,144.76 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.54/1,144.76 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.54x = 1,144.76 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.54x = 522,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,594.39/829.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.98

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