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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,146.90 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,146.90 and 477 is: 658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,146.90 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,146.90 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,146.90 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 547,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,071.30/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.28

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