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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.30, 1,148.38 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.30, 1,148.38 and 482.78 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.30 : 1,148.38 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.30/1,148.38 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.30x = 1,148.38 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.30x = 554,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,414.90/832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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