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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.54, 1,146.05 and 457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.54, 1,146.05 and 457.49 is: 631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.54 : 1,146.05 = 457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.54/1,146.05 = 457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.54x = 1,146.05 × 457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.54x = 524,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,298.40/830.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.28

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