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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.63, 1,153.02 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.63, 1,153.02 and 481.48 is: 664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.63 : 1,153.02 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.63/1,153.02 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.63x = 1,153.02 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.63x = 555,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,156.07/835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.36

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