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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.08, 1,146.80 and 481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.08, 1,146.80 and 481.78 is: 664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.08 : 1,146.80 = 481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.08/1,146.80 = 481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.08x = 1,146.80 × 481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.08x = 552,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,505.30/831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.80

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