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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.22, 1,147.04 and 458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.22, 1,147.04 and 458.13 is: 632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.22 : 1,147.04 = 458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.22/1,147.04 = 458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.22x = 1,147.04 × 458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.22x = 525,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,485.41/831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.19

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