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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.96, 1,145.33 and 480.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.96, 1,145.33 and 480.63 is: 663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.96 : 1,145.33 = 480.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.96/1,145.33 = 480.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.96x = 1,145.33 × 480.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.96x = 550,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,471.83/829.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.25

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