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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.15, 1,146.74 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.15, 1,146.74 and 481.86 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.15 : 1,146.74 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.15/1,146.74 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.15x = 1,146.74 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.15x = 552,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,565.73/831.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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