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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.00, 1,145.42 and 457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.00, 1,145.42 and 457.01 is: 630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.00 : 1,145.42 = 457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.00/1,145.42 = 457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.00x = 1,145.42 × 457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.00x = 523,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,460.38/830.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.68

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