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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.11, 1,146.95 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.11, 1,146.95 and 458.10 is: 632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.11 : 1,146.95 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.11/1,146.95 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.11x = 1,146.95 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.11x = 525,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,415.50/831.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.19

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