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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.45, 1,145.97 and 457.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.45, 1,145.97 and 457.43 is: 631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.45 : 1,145.97 = 457.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.45/1,145.97 = 457.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.45x = 1,145.97 × 457.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.45x = 524,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,195.33/830.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.22

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