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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.13, 1,145.57 and 480.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.13, 1,145.57 and 480.81 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.13 : 1,145.57 = 480.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.13/1,145.57 = 480.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.13x = 1,145.57 × 480.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.13x = 550,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,801.51/830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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