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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.71, 1,144.94 and 480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.71, 1,144.94 and 480.42 is: 662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.71 : 1,144.94 = 480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.71/1,144.94 = 480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.71x = 1,144.94 × 480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.71x = 550,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,049.67/829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.94

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