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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.56, 1,146.21 and 481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.56, 1,146.21 and 481.25 is: 664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.56 : 1,146.21 = 481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.56/1,146.21 = 481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.56x = 1,146.21 × 481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.56x = 551,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,613.56/830.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.15

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