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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.30, 1,145.87 and 480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.30, 1,145.87 and 480.99 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.30 : 1,145.87 = 480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.30/1,145.87 = 480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.30x = 1,145.87 × 480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.30x = 551,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,150.61/830.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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