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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.96, 1,235.98 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.96, 1,235.98 and 458.48 is: 687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.96 : 1,235.98 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.96/1,235.98 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.96x = 1,235.98 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.96x = 566,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,664.78/823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.74

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