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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.11, 1,146.96 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.11, 1,146.96 and 477.09 is: 658.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.11 : 1,146.96 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.11/1,146.96 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.11x = 1,146.96 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.11x = 547,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,203.15/831.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.40

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