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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.93, 1,145.28 and 456.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.93, 1,145.28 and 456.91 is: 630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.93 : 1,145.28 = 456.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.93/1,145.28 = 456.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.93x = 1,145.28 × 456.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.93x = 523,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,284.16/829.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.52

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