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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.30, 1,147.01 and 481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.30, 1,147.01 and 481.78 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.30 : 1,147.01 = 481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.30/1,147.01 = 481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.30x = 1,147.01 × 481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.30x = 552,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,605.50/831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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