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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,146.16 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,146.16 and 457.54 is: 631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,146.16 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,146.16 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,146.16 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 524,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,411.76/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.41

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