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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.89, 1,146.50 and 457.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.89, 1,146.50 and 457.87 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.89 : 1,146.50 = 457.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.89/1,146.50 = 457.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.89x = 1,146.50 × 457.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.89x = 524,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,942.22/830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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