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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.48, 1,146.20 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.48, 1,146.20 and 481.16 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.48 : 1,146.20 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.48/1,146.20 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.48x = 1,146.20 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.48x = 551,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,505.59/830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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