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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.68, 1,146.02 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.68, 1,146.02 and 481.32 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.68 : 1,146.02 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.68/1,146.02 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.68x = 1,146.02 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.68x = 551,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,602.35/830.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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