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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.75, 1,144.98 and 456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.75, 1,144.98 and 456.75 is: 630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.75 : 1,144.98 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.75/1,144.98 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.75x = 1,144.98 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.75x = 522,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,963.89/829.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.27

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