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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.69, 1,146.25 and 499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.69, 1,146.25 and 499.10 is: 688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.69 : 1,146.25 = 499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.69/1,146.25 = 499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.69x = 1,146.25 × 499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.69x = 572,088.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,088.27/830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.69

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