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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.38, 1,146.02 and 498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.38, 1,146.02 and 498.73 is: 688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.38 : 1,146.02 = 498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.38/1,146.02 = 498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.38x = 1,146.02 × 498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.38x = 571,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,558.78/830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.31

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