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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.18, 1,152.49 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.18, 1,152.49 and 481.08 is: 663.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.18 : 1,152.49 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.18/1,152.49 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.18x = 1,152.49 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.18x = 554,439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,439.89/835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.86

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