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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.28, 1,145.82 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.28, 1,145.82 and 481.08 is: 663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.28 : 1,145.82 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.28/1,145.82 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.28x = 1,145.82 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.28x = 551,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,231.09/830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.91

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