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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.49, 1,146.11 and 457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.49, 1,146.11 and 457.49 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.49 : 1,146.11 = 457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.49/1,146.11 = 457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.49x = 1,146.11 × 457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.49x = 524,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,325.85/830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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