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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.04, 1,145.38 and 475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.04, 1,145.38 and 475.95 is: 656.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.04 : 1,145.38 = 475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.04/1,145.38 = 475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.04x = 1,145.38 × 475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.04x = 545,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,147.66/830.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.78

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