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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.74, 1,146.42 and 457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.74, 1,146.42 and 457.71 is: 631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.74 : 1,146.42 = 457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.74/1,146.42 = 457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.74x = 1,146.42 × 457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.74x = 524,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,727.90/830.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.64

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