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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.33, 1,146.97 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.33, 1,146.97 and 481.95 is: 664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.33 : 1,146.97 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.33/1,146.97 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.33x = 1,146.97 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.33x = 552,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,782.19/831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.94

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