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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.25, 1,145.75 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.25, 1,145.75 and 481.14 is: 663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.25 : 1,145.75 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.25/1,145.75 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.25x = 1,145.75 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.25x = 551,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,263.75/830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.97

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