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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.16, 1,145.52 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.16, 1,145.52 and 480.72 is: 663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.16 : 1,145.52 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.16/1,145.52 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.16x = 1,145.52 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.16x = 550,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,674.37/830.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.34

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