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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.57, 1,144.80 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.57, 1,144.80 and 456.59 is: 630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.57 : 1,144.80 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.57/1,144.80 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.57x = 1,144.80 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.57x = 522,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,704.23/829.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.09

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