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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.29, 1,147.34 and 477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.29, 1,147.34 and 477.42 is: 658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.29 : 1,147.34 = 477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.29/1,147.34 = 477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.29x = 1,147.34 × 477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.29x = 547,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,759.00/831.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.93

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