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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.19, 1,144.49 and 480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.19, 1,144.49 and 480.08 is: 662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.19 : 1,144.49 = 480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.19/1,144.49 = 480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.19x = 1,144.49 × 480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.19x = 549,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,446.76/829.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.63

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