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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.29, 1,145.11 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.29, 1,145.11 and 498.48 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.29 : 1,145.11 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.29/1,145.11 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.29x = 1,145.11 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.29x = 570,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,808.43/830.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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