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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.52, 1,146.15 and 498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.52, 1,146.15 and 498.87 is: 688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.52 : 1,146.15 = 498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.52/1,146.15 = 498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.52x = 1,146.15 × 498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.52x = 571,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,779.85/830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.46

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