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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.49, 1,146.47 and 481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.49, 1,146.47 and 481.11 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.49 : 1,146.47 = 481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.49/1,146.47 = 481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.49x = 1,146.47 × 481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.49x = 551,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,575.78/830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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