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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.42, 1,146 and 457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.42, 1,146 and 457.42 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.42 : 1,146 = 457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.42/1,146 = 457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.42x = 1,146 × 457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.42x = 524,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,203.32/830.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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