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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.67, 1,144.98 and 456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.67, 1,144.98 and 456.66 is: 630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.67 : 1,144.98 = 456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.67/1,144.98 = 456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.67x = 1,144.98 × 456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.67x = 522,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,866.57/829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.21

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