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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.30, 1,145.83 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.30, 1,145.83 and 457.35 is: 631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.30 : 1,145.83 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.30/1,145.83 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.30x = 1,145.83 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.30x = 524,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,040.77/830.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.15

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