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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.51, 1,148.83 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.51, 1,148.83 and 478.50 is: 660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.51 : 1,148.83 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.51/1,148.83 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.51x = 1,148.83 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.51x = 549,715.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,715.16/832.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.31

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