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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.22, 1,145.90 and 476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.22, 1,145.90 and 476.21 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.22 : 1,145.90 = 476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.22/1,145.90 = 476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.22x = 1,145.90 × 476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.22x = 545,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,680.93/830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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