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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.71, 1,146.41 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.71, 1,146.41 and 481.38 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.71 : 1,146.41 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.71/1,146.41 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.71x = 1,146.41 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.71x = 551,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,858.85/830.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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