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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.27, 1,147.15 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.27, 1,147.15 and 458.28 is: 632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.27 : 1,147.15 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.27/1,147.15 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.27x = 1,147.15 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.27x = 525,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,715.90/831.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.42

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