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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.63, 1,144.74 and 475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.63, 1,144.74 and 475.48 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.63 : 1,144.74 = 475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.63/1,144.74 = 475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.63x = 1,144.74 × 475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.63x = 544,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,300.98/829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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