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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.60, 1,146.22 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.60, 1,146.22 and 457.60 is: 631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.60 : 1,146.22 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.60/1,146.22 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.60x = 1,146.22 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.60x = 524,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,510.27/830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.48

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