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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.77, 1,246.52 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.77, 1,246.52 and 445.57 is: 668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.77 : 1,246.52 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.77/1,246.52 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.77x = 1,246.52 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.77x = 555,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,409.69/830.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.55

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