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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.12, 1,145.56 and 457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.12, 1,145.56 and 457.09 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.12 : 1,145.56 = 457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.12/1,145.56 = 457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.12x = 1,145.56 × 457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.12x = 523,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,624.02/830.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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