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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.32, 1,145.55 and 480.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.32, 1,145.55 and 480.82 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.32 : 1,145.55 = 480.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.32/1,145.55 = 480.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.32x = 1,145.55 × 480.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.32x = 550,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,803.35/830.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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