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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.55, 1,144.77 and 456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.55, 1,144.77 and 456.56 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.55 : 1,144.77 = 456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.55/1,144.77 = 456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.55x = 1,144.77 × 456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.55x = 522,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,656.19/829.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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