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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.53, 1,146.04 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.53, 1,146.04 and 498.88 is: 688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.53 : 1,146.04 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.53/1,146.04 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.53x = 1,146.04 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.53x = 571,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,736.44/830.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.40

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