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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.54, 1,148.70 and 483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.54, 1,148.70 and 483.16 is: 666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.54 : 1,148.70 = 483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.54/1,148.70 = 483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.54x = 1,148.70 × 483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.54x = 555,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,005.89/832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.64

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