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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.07, 1,146.81 and 481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.07, 1,146.81 and 481.78 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.07 : 1,146.81 = 481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.07/1,146.81 = 481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.07x = 1,146.81 × 481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.07x = 552,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,510.12/831.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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