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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.42, 1,145.94 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.42, 1,145.94 and 481.22 is: 664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.42 : 1,145.94 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.42/1,145.94 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.42x = 1,145.94 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.42x = 551,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,449.25/830.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.06

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