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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.02, 1,145.40 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.02, 1,145.40 and 457 is: 630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.02 : 1,145.40 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.02/1,145.40 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.02x = 1,145.40 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.02x = 523,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,447.80/830.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.64

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