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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.73, 1,146.23 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.73, 1,146.23 and 481.22 is: 663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.73 : 1,146.23 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.73/1,146.23 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.73x = 1,146.23 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.73x = 551,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,586.77/830.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.98

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