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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.25, 1,145.82 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.25, 1,145.82 and 481.02 is: 663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.25 : 1,145.82 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.25/1,145.82 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.25x = 1,145.82 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.25x = 551,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,162.34/830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.85

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