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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.28, 1,144.32 and 479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.28, 1,144.32 and 479.90 is: 662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.28 : 1,144.32 = 479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.28/1,144.32 = 479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.28x = 1,144.32 × 479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.28x = 549,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,159.17/829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.21

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