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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.18, 1,145.70 and 480.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.18, 1,145.70 and 480.89 is: 663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.18 : 1,145.70 = 480.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.18/1,145.70 = 480.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.18x = 1,145.70 × 480.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.18x = 550,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,955.67/830.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.66

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