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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.86, 1,146.51 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.86, 1,146.51 and 457.86 is: 631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.86 : 1,146.51 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.86/1,146.51 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.86x = 1,146.51 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.86x = 524,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,938.92/830.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.80

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