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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.19, 1,146.97 and 477.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.19, 1,146.97 and 477.11 is: 658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.19 : 1,146.97 = 477.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.19/1,146.97 = 477.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.19x = 1,146.97 × 477.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.19x = 547,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,230.86/831.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.37

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