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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.03, 1,145.48 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.03, 1,145.48 and 457.02 is: 630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.03 : 1,145.48 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.03/1,145.48 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.03x = 1,145.48 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.03x = 523,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,507.27/830.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.71

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