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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.08, 1,146.85 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.08, 1,146.85 and 458.08 is: 632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.08 : 1,146.85 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.08/1,146.85 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.08x = 1,146.85 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.08x = 525,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,349.05/831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.13

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