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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.26, 1,145.78 and 481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.26, 1,145.78 and 481.15 is: 664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.26 : 1,145.78 = 481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.26/1,145.78 = 481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.26x = 1,145.78 × 481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.26x = 551,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,289.64/830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.00

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