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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.92, 1,146.66 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.92, 1,146.66 and 481.64 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.92 : 1,146.66 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.92/1,146.66 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.92x = 1,146.66 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.92x = 552,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,277.32/830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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