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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.77, 1,145.09 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.77, 1,145.09 and 456.76 is: 630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.77 : 1,145.09 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.77/1,145.09 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.77x = 1,145.09 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.77x = 523,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,034.53/829.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.34

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