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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.32, 1,144.50 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.32, 1,144.50 and 480 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.32 : 1,144.50 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.32/1,144.50 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.32x = 1,144.50 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.32x = 549,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,360/829.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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