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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.44, 1,146.07 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.44, 1,146.07 and 481.13 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.44 : 1,146.07 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.44/1,146.07 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.44x = 1,146.07 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.44x = 551,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,405.12/830.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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