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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.84, 1,144.02 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.84, 1,144.02 and 479.58 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.84 : 1,144.02 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.84/1,144.02 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.84x = 1,144.02 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.84x = 548,649.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,649.11/828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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