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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.16, 1,146.54 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.16, 1,146.54 and 481.60 is: 664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.16 : 1,146.54 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.16/1,146.54 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.16x = 1,146.54 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.16x = 552,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,173.66/831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.34

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