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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.72, 1,146.32 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.72, 1,146.32 and 457.68 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.72 : 1,146.32 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.72/1,146.32 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.72x = 1,146.32 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.72x = 524,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,651.46/830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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