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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.08, 1,145.49 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.08, 1,145.49 and 476.06 is: 656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.08 : 1,145.49 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.08/1,145.49 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.08x = 1,145.49 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.08x = 545,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,316.73/830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.94

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