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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.39, 1,146 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.39, 1,146 and 481.13 is: 664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.39 : 1,146 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.39/1,146 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.39x = 1,146 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.39x = 551,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,374.98/830.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.00

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