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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.57, 1,146.15 and 481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.57, 1,146.15 and 481.19 is: 664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.57 : 1,146.15 = 481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.57/1,146.15 = 481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.57x = 1,146.15 × 481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.57x = 551,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,510.19/830.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.02

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