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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.47, 1,146.07 and 457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.47, 1,146.07 and 457.47 is: 631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.47 : 1,146.07 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.47/1,146.07 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.47x = 1,146.07 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.47x = 524,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,292.64/830.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.32

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