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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,145.54 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,145.54 and 457.11 is: 630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,145.54 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,145.54 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,145.54 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 523,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,635.50/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.79

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