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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.19, 1,145.60 and 476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.19, 1,145.60 and 476.11 is: 656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.19 : 1,145.60 = 476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.19/1,145.60 = 476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.19x = 1,145.60 × 476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.19x = 545,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,429.24/830.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.99

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