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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.12, 1,145.97 and 480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.12, 1,145.97 and 480.74 is: 663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.12 : 1,145.97 = 480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.12/1,145.97 = 480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.12x = 1,145.97 × 480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.12x = 550,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,907.89/830.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.65

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