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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,145.16 and 480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,145.16 and 480.64 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,145.16 = 480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,145.16 = 480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,145.16 × 480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 550,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,409.70/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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