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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,146.60 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831, 1,146.60 and 481.68 is: 664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831 : 1,146.60 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831/1,146.60 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831x = 1,146.60 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831x = 552,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,294.29/831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.61

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