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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.55, 1,146.15 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.55, 1,146.15 and 457.52 is: 631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.55 : 1,146.15 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.55/1,146.15 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.55x = 1,146.15 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.55x = 524,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,386.55/830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.37

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