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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.34, 1,147.42 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.34, 1,147.42 and 482.04 is: 665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.34 : 1,147.42 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.34/1,147.42 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.34x = 1,147.42 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.34x = 553,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,102.34/831.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.31

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