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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.93, 1,144.05 and 479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.93, 1,144.05 and 479.64 is: 661.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.93 : 1,144.05 = 479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.93/1,144.05 = 479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.93x = 1,144.05 × 479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.93x = 548,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,732.14/828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.98

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