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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.17, 1,146.99 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.17, 1,146.99 and 458.16 is: 632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.17 : 1,146.99 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.17/1,146.99 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.17x = 1,146.99 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.17x = 525,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,504.94/831.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.25

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