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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.49, 1,147.50 and 482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.49, 1,147.50 and 482.17 is: 665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.49 : 1,147.50 = 482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.49/1,147.50 = 482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.49x = 1,147.50 × 482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.49x = 553,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,290.08/831.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.42

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