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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.48, 1,147.58 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.48, 1,147.58 and 482.16 is: 665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.48 : 1,147.58 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.48/1,147.58 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.48x = 1,147.58 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.48x = 553,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,317.17/831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.46

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