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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.69, 1,146.29 and 476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.69, 1,146.29 and 476.61 is: 657.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.69 : 1,146.29 = 476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.69/1,146.29 = 476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.69x = 1,146.29 × 476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.69x = 546,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,333.28/830.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.69

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