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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.67, 1,146.33 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.67, 1,146.33 and 457.65 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.67 : 1,146.33 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.67/1,146.33 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.67x = 1,146.33 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.67x = 524,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,621.15/830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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