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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.67, 1,144.97 and 456.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.67, 1,144.97 and 456.67 is: 630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.67 : 1,144.97 = 456.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.67/1,144.97 = 456.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.67x = 1,144.97 × 456.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.67x = 522,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,873.45/829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.22

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