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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.57, 1,144.74 and 480.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.57, 1,144.74 and 480.28 is: 662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.57 : 1,144.74 = 480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.57/1,144.74 = 480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.57x = 1,144.74 × 480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.57x = 549,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,795.73/829.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.75

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