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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.45, 1,145.95 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.45, 1,145.95 and 481.16 is: 663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.45 : 1,145.95 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.45/1,145.95 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.45x = 1,145.95 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.45x = 551,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,385.30/830.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.96

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