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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.40, 1,146.90 and 481.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.40, 1,146.90 and 481.96 is: 664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.40 : 1,146.90 = 481.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.40/1,146.90 = 481.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.40x = 1,146.90 × 481.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.40x = 552,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,759.92/831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.85

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