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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.92, 1,146.82 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.92, 1,146.82 and 481.82 is: 665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.92 : 1,146.82 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.92/1,146.82 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.92x = 1,146.82 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.92x = 552,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,560.81/830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.00

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