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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.35, 1,144.49 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.35, 1,144.49 and 475.28 is: 655.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.35 : 1,144.49 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.35/1,144.49 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.35x = 1,144.49 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.35x = 543,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,945.11/829.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.87

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