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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.94, 1,145.25 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.94, 1,145.25 and 456.84 is: 630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.94 : 1,145.25 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.94/1,145.25 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.94x = 1,145.25 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.94x = 523,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,196.01/829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.41

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