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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.82, 1,147.66 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.82, 1,147.66 and 482.44 is: 665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.82 : 1,147.66 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.82/1,147.66 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.82x = 1,147.66 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.82x = 553,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,677.09/831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.62

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