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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.47, 1,147.52 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.47, 1,147.52 and 482.14 is: 665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.47 : 1,147.52 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.47/1,147.52 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.47x = 1,147.52 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.47x = 553,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,257.14/831.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.40

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