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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.21, 1,147.04 and 458.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.21, 1,147.04 and 458.18 is: 632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.21 : 1,147.04 = 458.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.21/1,147.04 = 458.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.21x = 1,147.04 × 458.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.21x = 525,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,548.78/831.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.27

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