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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,145.55 and 480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830, 1,145.55 and 480.62 is: 663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830 : 1,145.55 = 480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830/1,145.55 = 480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830x = 1,145.55 × 480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830x = 550,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,574.24/830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.34

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