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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.46, 1,144.62 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.46, 1,144.62 and 480.14 is: 662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.46 : 1,144.62 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.46/1,144.62 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.46x = 1,144.62 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.46x = 549,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,577.85/829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.57

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