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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.48, 1,145.84 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.48, 1,145.84 and 498.80 is: 688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.48 : 1,145.84 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.48/1,145.84 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.48x = 1,145.84 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.48x = 571,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,544.99/830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.21

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