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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.18, 1,147 and 458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.18, 1,147 and 458.14 is: 632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.18 : 1,147 = 458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.18/1,147 = 458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.18x = 1,147 × 458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.18x = 525,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,486.58/831.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.22

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