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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.06, 1,152.20 and 481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.06, 1,152.20 and 481 is: 663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.06 : 1,152.20 = 481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.06/1,152.20 = 481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.06x = 1,152.20 × 481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.06x = 554,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,208.20/835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.67

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