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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.26, 1,145.62 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.26, 1,145.62 and 480.88 is: 663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.26 : 1,145.62 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.26/1,145.62 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.26x = 1,145.62 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.26x = 550,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,905.75/830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.53

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