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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.54, 1,153.01 and 481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.54, 1,153.01 and 481.45 is: 664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.54 : 1,153.01 = 481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.54/1,153.01 = 481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.54x = 1,153.01 × 481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.54x = 555,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,116.20/835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.38

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