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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.97, 1,146.74 and 457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.97, 1,146.74 and 457.97 is: 631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.97 : 1,146.74 = 457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.97/1,146.74 = 457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.97x = 1,146.74 × 457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.97x = 525,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,164.49/830.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.99

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