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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.62, 1,144.83 and 480.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.62, 1,144.83 and 480.30 is: 662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.62 : 1,144.83 = 480.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.62/1,144.83 = 480.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.62x = 1,144.83 × 480.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.62x = 549,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,861.85/829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.79

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