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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.15, 1,145.63 and 457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.15, 1,145.63 and 457.17 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.15 : 1,145.63 = 457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.15/1,145.63 = 457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.15x = 1,145.63 × 457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.15x = 523,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,747.67/830.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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