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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.91, 1,146.29 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.91, 1,146.29 and 481.40 is: 664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.91 : 1,146.29 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.91/1,146.29 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.91x = 1,146.29 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.91x = 551,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,815.87/830.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.11

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