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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.96, 1,145.36 and 456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.96, 1,145.36 and 456.95 is: 630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.96 : 1,145.36 = 456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.96/1,145.36 = 456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.96x = 1,145.36 × 456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.96x = 523,376.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,376.26/829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.61

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