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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.07, 1,145.49 and 457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.07, 1,145.49 and 457.05 is: 630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.07 : 1,145.49 = 457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.07/1,145.49 = 457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.07x = 1,145.49 × 457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.07x = 523,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,546.20/830.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.73

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