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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.64, 1,146.34 and 457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.64, 1,146.34 and 457.66 is: 631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.64 : 1,146.34 = 457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.64/1,146.34 = 457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.64x = 1,146.34 × 457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.64x = 524,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,633.96/830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.60

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