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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.33, 1,145.59 and 480.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.33, 1,145.59 and 480.95 is: 663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.33 : 1,145.59 = 480.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.33/1,145.59 = 480.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.33x = 1,145.59 × 480.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.33x = 550,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,965.78/830.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.55

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