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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.01, 1,146.67 and 481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.01, 1,146.67 and 481.63 is: 664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.01 : 1,146.67 = 481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.01/1,146.67 = 481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.01x = 1,146.67 × 481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.01x = 552,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,270.67/831.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.58

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