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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.91, 1,145.51 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.91, 1,145.51 and 476.04 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.91 : 1,145.51 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.91/1,145.51 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.91x = 1,145.51 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.91x = 545,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,312.28/829.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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