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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.34, 1,146.02 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.34, 1,146.02 and 481.05 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.34 : 1,146.02 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.34/1,146.02 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.34x = 1,146.02 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.34x = 551,290.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,290.52/830.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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