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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.34, 1,147.24 and 482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.34, 1,147.24 and 482 is: 665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.34 : 1,147.24 = 482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.34/1,147.24 = 482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.34x = 1,147.24 × 482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.34x = 552,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,969.68/831.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.15

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