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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.14, 1,144.26 and 479.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.14, 1,144.26 and 479.88 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.14 : 1,144.26 = 479.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.14/1,144.26 = 479.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.14x = 1,144.26 × 479.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.14x = 549,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,107.49/829.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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