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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.85, 1,146.55 and 476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.85, 1,146.55 and 476.84 is: 658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.85 : 1,146.55 = 476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.85/1,146.55 = 476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.85x = 1,146.55 × 476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.85x = 546,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,720.90/830.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.03

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