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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.08, 1,145.37 and 475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.08, 1,145.37 and 475.93 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.08 : 1,145.37 = 475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.08/1,145.37 = 475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.08x = 1,145.37 × 475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.08x = 545,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,115.94/830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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