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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.85, 1,145.19 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.85, 1,145.19 and 456.84 is: 630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.85 : 1,145.19 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.85/1,145.19 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.85x = 1,145.19 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.85x = 523,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,168.60/829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.44

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