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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.87, 1,146.63 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.87, 1,146.63 and 457.86 is: 631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.87 : 1,146.63 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.87/1,146.63 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.87x = 1,146.63 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.87x = 524,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,993.00/830.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.86

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