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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.67, 1,146.51 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.67, 1,146.51 and 481.56 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.67 : 1,146.51 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.67/1,146.51 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.67x = 1,146.51 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.67x = 552,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,113.36/830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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