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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.82, 1,145.18 and 456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.82, 1,145.18 and 456.83 is: 630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.82 : 1,145.18 = 456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.82/1,145.18 = 456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.82x = 1,145.18 × 456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.82x = 523,146.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,146.85/829.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.43

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